HR Strategist

Job no: 493483
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Brisbane, Townsville, Adelaide, Australia Wide
Classification: DHA Level 6

We are looking for Human Resources (HR) Strategists who are:

• proactive in their approach to work
• enjoy working on a variety of HR projects and other day-to-day tasks
• love working collaboratively to share their expertise and ideas with teammates and our stakeholders.

As HR Strategist within the Organisational Development section, you will develop and deliver high quality, responsive people strategies and initiatives that build an inclusive, strong performance culture within DHA. These projects will be in areas such as:

• Employee engagement
• Diversity and inclusion
• Capability development and succession planning
• Workforce planning and analytics
• Learning and development.

Your application should explain how you:

• Apply and maintain a high level of human resource management subject matter knowledge, experience and skills to develop and deliver projects, strategies and initiatives.
• Build and sustain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and exchange information to achieve business outcomes, while demonstrating HR’s ability to improve employee and business outcomes.
• Undertake research, then analyse data and information to identify and develop strategic recommendations and contribute to the resolution of complex people issues.
• Prioritise and deliver on various projects and activities simultaneously in an accurate and timely manner.
• Share ideas and your own subject matter expertise with others to collaborate within your team, as well as guide and mentor team members with less experience in that area when required.
• Understand and flexibly respond to changing stakeholder and client needs to make informed recommendations that fulfil legislative and policy requirements.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

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Any questions? Please contact Kelly Luethen, HR Strategy Manager T: (08) 8245 7838 E: kelly.luethen@dha.gov.au

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

AEST 11.55pm Wednesday 30 October 2024

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