People and Culture Advisor (APS 6)

About the role

HorizonOne Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced HR professionals for upcoming People and Culture roles with federal government clients in Canberra. Several non-ongoing APS 6 positions are expected, in a small team with a positive and supportive culture. You will use a mix of skills across WHS, rehabilitation, learning and development, workforce planning, performance and conduct, and reconciliation initiatives, and you do not need to be an expert in every area.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice, coordination and support to managers and employees across people and culture functions
• Deliver rehabilitation case management (compensable and non-compensable), including early intervention, and advise on WHS matters
• Support WHS reporting, wellbeing strategies, employee surveys and mental health initiatives
• Coordinate learning and development, including the training calendar, graduate program, corporate induction and the learning system
• Support workforce planning, monitor progress and prepare reports for governance and decision-making
• Advise on performance, conduct and workplace behaviour, including formal and informal processes
• Review and improve policies, procedures and resources to keep them compliant and practical
• Build strong working relationships with managers, staff and external stakeholders

Required profile

• Experience delivering people and culture programs, services or advice across a mix of areas such as WHS, rehabilitation and injury management, L&D, workforce planning, performance and conduct, workplace diversity or reconciliation initiatives
• Ability to work independently, juggle competing priorities and make sound decisions
• An Australian citizenship

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, including preparing reports, policies, procedures and correspondence
• Solid stakeholder engagement and the ability to give practical advice to employees, managers and external stakeholders
• Track record of delivering cases, projects or programs on time with limited supervision
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting legislation, policy and data to spot risks and opportunities

What we offer

• Salary of $100k - $110k plus superannuation
• Non-ongoing contracts of 6 to 12 months
• Hybrid working from a Canberra base
• Opportunities to lead projects such as the graduate program, corporate induction and wellbeing initiatives, and some roles include coaching and supervising a small team

To apply, register your interest through the agency's online application process. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact the recruiter by phone, quoting reference 22015.