At PM&C, we strive for excellence in everything we do. The success of PM&C is dependent on the quality of our workforce and People Branch is a critical enabler to this success. Making sure we have the right people, value and invest in their skills and experience, promote an inclusive and safe culture, and give people the right settings to provide the best quality advice to the Government is what we strive for every day. We achieve this through operational and strategic activities, maximised by our proactive and collaborative teams, in a fast-paced and high-profile environment. We are seeking passionate individuals to work at the APS4 and APS5 levels within the following HR functions

• Entry-Level Programs – we attract entry-level talent and prepare them for a successful career through a structured development program.
• Employment Conditions and Analytics – we provide advice and guidance on complex employment conditions, organisational change and deliver HR reporting and analytics.
• Capability and Development – we are responsible for providing learning opportunities and performance management to deliver a high standard of service so staff can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• HR Help – we are the front-door service desk for all HR queries and uphold a high-level of client service with completely, timely and accurate advice.
• Inclusion, Diversity and Cultural Change – we are responsible for implementing and sustaining a range of initiatives that support an inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Professional Standards – we provide advice, support, and guidance to managers and employees with matters relating to underperformance, inappropriate workplace behaviours, APS Code of Conduct, APS Values and Employment Principles.
• Recruitment – we support effective internal and external recruitment practices to ensure the necessary skills, experience, knowledge and attributes to meet client requirements.
• Wellbeing – we support a safe and healthy workplace by implementing a number of initiatives, employee support and risk mitigation strategies to ensure your own safety and the safety of others. As part of your application you will be asked to preference what HR functions you would like to be considered for.

 
 
Our Ideal Candidate
 
We are looking for motivated individuals who have a willingness to learn about people, processes and client service. For APS5 roles, experience in HR or policy is desirable, as well as a good understanding of HR-related issues, legislation and Australian Public Service (APS) employment frameworks.

Our ideal candidates will have a positive and proactive attitude and have the ability to pick up new processes, systems and knowledge quickly. They must be able to manage time effectively and be resilient, responsive and flexible. You will have the ability to practice good judgement, are solutions focussed curious and are able to work under direction from your manager.

You will have good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, which will allow you to provide a high level of client service and engage effectively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority. With guidance from your team, you will also be able to understand and engage with the priorities and operating environment of the Department and the broader APS to contribute strategically to People Branch and wider organisational strategies. Key responsibilities of the roles at each classification are detailed below:

APS4

• Undertake administrative support and operational tasks with a good understanding of HR solutions, in line with APS legislation and best practice.
• Assist team members in the development of policies, procedures and strategies to support the focus of People Branch and the broader Department under the direction of your manager.
• Assist team members in the coordination of operational, strategic and project work under the direction of your manager.
• Contribute to ideas that support ways to improve our service offering.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, on moderately complex operational and administrative matters, through the provision of timely advice and support.

APS5

• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and strategies to support the focus of People Branch and the broader Department.
• Provide reasonable, practical HR solutions, in line with APS legislation and best practice.
• Assist in the coordination of operational, strategic and project work under the direction of your manager.
• Proactively identify and implement ways to improve our service offering.
• Develop and manage effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including through the timely and accurate provision of advice and support.
• As required, you will support your managers to draft reports, briefs and updates for the Departmental executive.

 As this is an Identified Position, our ideal candidates will have a base level of understanding of and ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For candidates with limited knowledge of and limited experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, you will need to demonstrate a commitment to learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture and history. PM&C has a number of learning opportunities to expand this capability. Candidates are strongly encouraged to address this criteria in their one-page pitch.
 
 
What We Offer

• A flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package including generous employer superannuation contributions.
• Exciting and fulfilling work at the heart of government with career development and networking opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.
• The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise and achieve your ambitions.
• We work flexibly in our Canberra-based offices in spaces that have been designed to accommodate a range of working styles. This type of working supports increased communication and collaboration, and encourages agility and innovation. PM&C staff have the flexibility to make use of activity-based working principles, allowing them to choose where and how they work in an open space, while using integrated technological solutions.

 
Identified Position
 
This position is Identified which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This position has limited contact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and service providers, but is still required to have the capacity and willingness to further develop these skills. You will require capacity to attain cultural competency, including:

• understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• willingness and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

 
How to apply:
 
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!  Submit an online application through the PM&C Careers Page by 11:30PM Thursday, 27 February 2020 AEST.
 
As part of your application you will need to provide:
your resume (limited to 2 pages), and

• a ‘one page pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications makes you the best person for the job – this includes addressing the Identified Position criteria.