Senior Hr Advisor, Culture And Capability, Aps6

• APS6, $88,747 – $104,229
• Ongoing, Canberra / Sydney
• The DTA is committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment based on trust, respect and understanding

About us
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) offers interesting and challenging work that is at the forefront of the Government’s digital policy agenda. The DTA is the Government’s chief digital advisor, responsible for providing strategic and policy leadership on whole-of-government and shared information and communications technology (ICT) investments and digital service delivery. The DTA leads the development, delivery and monitoring of whole-of-government strategies, policies, and standards.

We encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports employees to reach their full potential.

About the position
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources practitioner to join the People and Culture team to support the delivery of the new People and Culture framework. The role will cover employee development and retention activities, including leadership development, DTA’s information series, DTA core skills, learning and development, employee value proposition, workforce planning and metrics.

This position requires a self-starter, team player and someone with an eye for detail, who has the drive to make things happen to ensure tasks are delivered to a high-quality standard. The role requires someone who is an excellent communicator, able to easily build rapport with a wide variety of people, both internally and externally and can work independently to get things done to a high standard.

Key duties 

• Manage the learning and development functions as well as programs/software, including LearnHub (or equivalent);
• Design, development and implementation of a wide range of organisational development strategies, such as leadership and management programs, studies assistance, DTA core skills and mandatory training;
• Contribute to the development of the DTA’s first Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and lead the DTA’s Engagement Agent network;
• Undertake the workforce analytics function to drive data-informed workforce planning, analysis, as well as oversee the coordination of staff surveys and the APS Employee Census;
• Conduct the DTA’s exit process, including undertaking exit interviews and using exit survey data to draw meaningful insights that be used to improve the employee lifecycle.

Capabilities 

To be successful in this position, the Senior HR Advisor will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills;
• Be able to work autonomously to achieve business outcomes;
• Be accountable to ongoing self-improvement and professional development;
• Ability to remain resilient and adaptable to a rapidly changing workforce demand and priorities;
• Think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to complex people problems;
• Be able to exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures;
• Be able to engage and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in relation to complex issues and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.

Eligibility

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business or a related field would be advantageous.
• 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 vacancies within the next 18 months consistent with Section 25 of the APS Commissioner’s Directions.
• 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.

Opportunity Type and Location
Ongoing, Canberra / Sydney

Salary
APS6, $88,747 – $104,229

Contact Officer
Adam Gutteridge on 0418 963 527 or