EL1 - HR Manager and Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) – Affirmative Measures, First Nations (BCPSG_PCU)

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive remuneration packages

Challenging and fulfilling work

Professional development

Job summary

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare in Sydney seeks an EL1 HR Manager and Indigenous Liaison Officer to lead diversity and inclusion programs, Indigenous liaison services, workforce reporting and governance, and strategic people initiatives. The role champions cultural safety, strengthens employee engagement, and supports career development for First Nations staff within the People & Culture Unit.

The position sits within AIHW's HR function and collaborates with executives and staff to

Qualifications

• Experience in diversity and Indigenous engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of workforce reporting, governance and compliance activities for AIHW HR.
• Develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies and action plans.
• Provide cultural mentorship and career development support to First Nations staff.

Job description

EL1 - HR Manager and Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) – Affrative Measures, First Nations (BCPSG_PCU)

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare – Sydney NSW

The AIHW’s APS employee census results reflect the strength of our positive and supportive workplace culture. We continue to foster an inclusive, flexible and high-performing organisation where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and where diversity is recognised, valued, and celebrated.

The results are a testament to the professionalism, commitment, and dedication of our staff, highlighting the strong connection they have to our purpose, our flexible ways of working, and the contribution we make to improving the health and welfare of Australians. We are also proud to be ranked among the top ten APS agencies, out of 112, for employee engagement, enabling innovation and wellbeing, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people can thrive and perform at their best.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
• attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
• challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
• opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.

For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

The key duties of the position include:

We are seeking a culturally grounded and experienced HR Manager to lead diversity and inclusion programs, Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) services, workforce reporting and governance, and strategic people initiatives. The role will champion cultural safety, strengthen employee engagement, and support meaningful career development opportunities for First Nations employees.

This leadership role sits within the People & Culture Unit in the Business, Communications and Publishing Services Group. It plays a key role in leading workforce reporting within AIHW's Human Resources (HR) function, driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, and performing the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) function by providing cultural support, advocacy and mentoring to First Nations staff.

Under limited direction, you will:

• Lead the delivery of workforce reporting, governance and compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Manage complex reporting processes and submissions, coordinating input from executives, subject matter experts and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver workforce communication and engagement activities that support organisational priorities and drive positive workforce outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of diversity and inclusion strategies, initiatives and action plans that support organisational priorities.
• Build productive relationships with employee networks, executives and staff to strengthen workforce inclusion, employee engagement and organisational culture.
• Provide cultural mentorship and career development support to First Nations staff, helping to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
• Support the First Nations Staff Network and the First Nations Champion through coordination, advice and advocacy.
• Contribute to culturally safe recruitment and onboarding processes for First Nations staff and develop workforce strategies that improve retention, progression and leadership pathways.
• Support the implementation of the AIHW's Reconciliation Action Plan and other workforce diversity initiatives.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted by your community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• be an Australian citizen
• undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
• obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute

If you are successful in being progressed to the interview stage, you will be required to provide suitable evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

A probationary period of six months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.

Our approach to recruitment

Following consideration of applications, the selection panel will invite candidates progressing to the next stage for an interview, where we will discuss your experience in relation to the selection criteria.We value lived experience, cultural knowledge, and authenticity, and aim to create a culturally safe and respectful process for all applicants.