Senior HR Advisor

Digital Transformation Agency (DTA); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Interstate travel opportunities

Job summary

Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide expert guidance on WHS, rehabilitation, performance management and employee conduct. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and support a wide range of HR matters across the agency.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to influence employee experience, with occasional interstate travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Baseline security clearance is required.
• Australian citizenship is required for eligibility.
• Proven experience in HR case management and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage straightforward and complex HR cases across the Performance Wellbeing & Integrity portfolio with impartial advice and robust records.
• Develop and implement early intervention strategies and apply relevant policies and legislation.
• Provide timely, risk-aware advice on APS employment legislation and conditions, escalating high-risk matters.
• Contribute to policy development and guidance materials for case management, WHS and performance management.
• Support WHS obligations through incident management, risk assessments and Employee Assistance Program delivery.
• Help implement health, safety and wellbeing initiatives under EL1 direction with user-centred approaches.
• Identify opportunities to improve P&C services and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage or contribute to HR projects with agile, stakeholder coordination and practical outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefings and cross-functional reports for senior leaders.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Case management

WHS Act knowledge

APS legislation

Job description

Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) – Sydney NSW

Do you want to help drive a digital government? Do you want to work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact? Embark on a journey of continuous learning and advancement with opportunities at all levels.

We need your skills and influence to inspire and enable government to put people and businesses at the forefront of digital transformation.

Why work with us

Purpose and meaning - We’re big enough to have a whole-of-government impact, but small enough to bring our staff together regularly to collaborate and grow.

Balance and flexibility - Access flexible working arrangements to balance how, when and where you work, including remote.

Inclusion and belonging - Join a team that values all experiences, skills and perspectives. Our biggest strength is our people. We don’t just celebrate diversity, it is essential to our success.

Growth and opportunity - Take advantage of professional opportunities and training. Learn new skills and meet your career goals with a wide range of programs, courses and resources.

This position sits within the People and Culture team and is part of the Corporate Branch.

The Senior HR Advisor provides expert guidance and support to DTA employees on a range of human resource matters including, Work Health and Safety (WHS), rehabilitation, performance management, and employee conduct.

This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse areas of HR, helping you build broad expertise while exploring what truly interests you. You’ll be supported to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape the employee experience at DTA.

The Senior HR Advisor will be a human-centered and collaborative professional, with proven experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Please note: This role may require interstate travel from time to time.

The key duties of the position include:

• Manage straightforward and complex and sensitive HR cases across the Performance Wellbeing & Integrity (PWI) portfolio, including rehabilitation (compensable and non-compensable), performance and probation, providing clear, impartial and well-reasoned advice to employees and managers while maintaining accurate and robust case records.
• Apply sound judgement to develop and implement early intervention strategies, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and frameworks, and support employees and managers to navigate case-related matters effectively.
• Deliver timely, accurate and professional advice to employees and managers on APS employment legislation, conditions and frameworks, ensuring advice is riskaware, consistent and defensible, and escalating complex or high-risk matters to the EL1.
• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and guidance materials to promote best-practice approaches to case management, WHS and performance management.
• Support DTA's WHS obligations by contributing to incident management, reporting and investigations; identifying and assessing psychosocial and physical risks and controls; and supporting the effective delivery of the Employee Assistance Program.
• Contribute to the implementation of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, programs and systems under EL1 direction, applying evidence-based and user-centred approaches.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of People and Culture services, processes and systems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee and manager experience.
• Manage or contribute to discrete HR projects and workstreams under EL1 direction, applying agile and user-focused methodologies, coordinating stakeholders and delivering practical outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and correspondence on HR matters, including advice for senior leaders and contributions to cross-functional initiatives under limited direction.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies and educational resources to support People and Culture projects and initiatives contributing to manager and employee capability across the agency.
• Contribute to regular reporting, data analysis and briefing activities to support business planning, governance and decision-making.
• Support the coordination and management of workplace adjustments and workstation assessments, providing advice to employees and managers and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide support and coordination for First Aid Officers, Mental Health First Aid Officers and Health and Safety Representatives, including maintaining records and supporting access to resources.
• Coordinate and provide operational support to the Safe Space Officer cohort, including scheduling meetings, delivering resources and capability uplift sessions and maintaining the corporate role register, with EL1 retaining governance accountability.
• Engage with the graduate cohort to support peer connection, early intervention and wellbeing initiatives, identifying welfare concerns and escalating to the EL1 as required.

Highly desirable:

• Ability to form strong stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Experience in case management, particularly proven experience in performance and behaviour.
• Strong understanding of the case management lifecycle.
• Experience with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.

Eligibility

Security Clearance level required: Baseline (or ability to obtain and maintain).

To be eligible for employment with the DTA applicants must be an Australian citizen.

An applicant's suitability for employment with the DTA will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes an Australian Police check.

The DTA is an inclusive employer where capabilities, skills and backgrounds are valued and relied upon. The DTA seek applications from all candidates and are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports employees to reach their full potential.

Notes

The DTA may leverage a mix of assessment methods for this position, which may or may not involve an interview.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies within the next 18 months consistent with Section 25 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022.

For all DTA positions you are required to apply directly via the DTA website. Applications referred or submitted through recruitment agencies, or third parties will not be accepted.

This role may require the individual to work or be contacted outside of their usual working hours where reasonable, to deal with high priority or urgent matters or in an emergency. The DTA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 takes this into account and provides compensation for an individual when they are required to work, or be contactable, outside of usual working hours. This includes access to overtime, restriction allowance, flextime, time off in lieu (TOIL) and other benefits.

Getting to know the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)

Help drive a digital government. At the DTA, we work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact. We’re the Australian Government’s trusted advisor on digital and ICT transformation. We provide strategic and policy leadership and expert investment advice and oversight to drive government digital transformation that delivers benefits to all Australians.