About the branch
People Branch is responsible for providing a broad range of human resources advice and services to the clients of the PWSS - Parliamentarians and Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MoPS Act) employees. This includes development of policies and advice on human resource matters during the employment life cycle, and advice and services related to work health and safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. The Branch is also responsible for the 24-hour independent and confidential support services provided to CPW participants.
About the team
The HR Advice Section provides advice and assistance to parliamentarians and their staff on a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, probation, restructures, performance management, termination, deferral periods, and suspension.
About the role
The HR Advice Section has an exciting 12-month opportunity at the APS6 level for a highly motivated and solutions focused HR professional with relevant skills and experience.
The successful applicant will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; contribute effectively to team priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
The key duties of the position include:
* Contributing to providing accurate, timely and specialist HR advice on complex matters across the employee life cycle, in alignment with PWSS objectives.
* Providing high-quality administrative and operational support by monitoring communications, processing allowance requests, supporting recruitment activities, maintaining accurate records and coordinating routine team processes to support efficient service delivery.
* Supporting and contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes, including probation reporting and other emerging initiatives.
Eligibility
* This role is being filled as a specified term vacancy for an initial period of up to 12 months.
* Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
* Candidates must be independent, impartial, and apolitical, and must be seen as such. A private interest disclosure form must be completed prior to an offer being made to disclose any material personal interests that may or may appear to influence a candidate's ability to discharge their responsibilities as an APS employee.
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated. All PWSS staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo a mandatory National Co-ordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
* The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service is committed to building an inclusive and culturally 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+, mature aged employees and carers.
* Candidates with formal qualifications, certifications or experience in Human Resources or employment law will be highly regarded.
Getting to know the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS)
The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS) is a team of trusted advisors helping to build and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive parliamentary workplace through human resources advice, training and professional development, work, health and safety advice and trauma-informed complaint resolution and counselling. In addition, the PWSS provides 24 hour independent and confidential support services, for all Commonwealth parliamentary workplace participants.