Assistant Managers

>Canberra ACTThe DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources drives growth and job creation for a more prosperous Australia, by facilitating economic transformation and boosting business entrepreneurialism. We facilitate the growth and productivity of globally competitive industries, by bringing together industry, energy, resources, science.We support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long term benefit of the Australian community and industries through improving Australia’s energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance and productivity.We also support the building of a strong scientific capability, business innovation, and the commercialisation of new ideas as critical requirements for productivity and economic growth.The opportunityAre you passionate about Human Resources (HR) and keen to make a real impact? We are looking for innovative and forward thinking professionals to support the delivery of strategic and operational HR functions for the department.About the teamPeople Branch sits within the department’s Corporate and Digital Division and is responsible for strategic and operational focussed HR advice and services, to support business areas in meeting their workforce needs.As an Assistant Manager in the Branch, you will:Lead a multi-functional team in a high profile, fast paced environment.Provide professional advice and build strategic relationships with stakeholders both internal and external to the department.Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the branch and the department’s corporate agenda.Contribute to the development of frameworks, policies and strategies and leading the delivery of key actions to support the HR function of the department, including:Capability and Talent ManagementInclusionHealth, Safety and WellbeingEmployee case managementCode of Conduct and Review of ActionRecruitmentWorkforce PlanningEmployment ProgramsEmployee Relations and Conditions. This recruitment process be used to fill current vacancies, as well as future vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. You may be selected for a role that contributes directly, or in support of, one of the above focus areas.The key duties of the position include:Who you areYou are a team player with ideas and enthusiasm. You are agile, enjoy developing creative solutions and have a client focus.You possess strong written and verbal communication skills combined with superior representational and interpersonal skills. You should be able to influence and communicate effectively with people at all levels, including Executive.You have proven ability to deliver quality outcomes in a high intensity environment as well as experience in leading a team and providing direction.We encourage applications from candidates with government and/or the private sector experience.We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, and experiences. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and better outcomes for Australia.EligibilityYou must be an Australian citizen (or have permanent residency status pending the granting of Australian citizenship) and be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.For further information about this job, please click on Apply Now to visit the department’s Current Vacancies page. 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