Manager, Human Resources

>Parkes ACTWorking at the National GalleryWhen you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the parliamentary triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or walking or cycling around Lake Burley Griffin. We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times. We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings, and applications are encouraged from First Nations people, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTIQ people.We are keen to find the right person for the job and will negotiate salary accordingly.Overview of the roleThe National Gallery is seeking an experienced human resource (HR) professional to join our small HR team to manage a broad range of human resources activities and functions. The Manager, Human Resources is an integral part of the HR team. As a senior member of the team in a small agency, you will be given the opportunity to contribute your expertise to practices, policies and processes that will positively shape the future of National Gallery. Our ideal candidateOur ideal candidate will be an HR generalist with experience in providing operational and strategic advice related to industrial relations, workforce planning, work health and safety (WHS), recruitment, payroll and human resources policies. You will also have expertise in dealing with sensitive and complex people matters. You must operate to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating integrity in all that you do. You will have the knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation and policy so as to deliver high quality outcomes. Sound analytical and judgement capabilities are essential and you will use them to contribute to the strategic direction of the HR team.You will be experienced in leading teams with a focus on mentoring and development. You will also lead with a positive, good humoured attitude and a desire to make work fun for yourself, your team and your colleagues.You are client-focused and have excellent relationship management skills, applying good judgement and compassion to sensitive and complex matters at all levels of the National Gallery.Your highly developed organisational skills, sound oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritise and excellent attention to detail will ensure you can operate in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment. How to applyYou should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the requirements of the role.You do not need to address individual selection criteria, however, in your response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the ‘Who are we looking for?’ section.In your statement, try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV, but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.Closing dateApplications close at midnight on Sunday, 18 April 2021 and should be emailed to [email protected]. The key duties of the position include:Working together with the Head of HR, provide leadership and support, with a focus on continuous improvement and development, to the HR team.Manage, deliver and provide expert, solutions-focused, legislatively compliant and contemporary HR advice on a range of HR functions including:work health and safety (WHS), including rehabilitation and case managementworkplace relationsrecruitmentlearning and developmentworkforce planning and analytics, andpayroll services for National Gallery employees and members of Council.Support, develop, and/or lead the implementation of new HR policies, processes and systems.Provide expert, evidence based, legislatively compliant, and accurate HR advice and reports to the Senior Executive and Council.Undertake project work to develop people-related initiatives and supporting guidance materials for employees and managers. EligibilityExperience and/or qualifications in WHS and case management will be an advantageAustralian citizenship (waived only in exceptional circumstances)Probationary period of at least three monthNational criminal history checkPre-employment medical