The Role
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a truly one-of-a-kind role?
We are seeking a passionate and strategic HR leader to drive business outcomes and lead high-performing teams at the Australian War Memorial.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a world-class museum, archive, and shrine set within beautifully landscaped grounds, with a team of dedicated and passionate staff.
You will lead a committed team in delivering quality and responsive HR services, providing expert support and advice to all Memorial staff, and contributing to commemorating those who have sacrificed for our nation.
As we undergo extensive works to modernise and expand our galleries and buildings, there is a need for innovative people management policies and procedures.
As the Head of Human Resources, you will play a vital leadership role during this pivotal period, providing high-level policy and implementation advice to senior management and Council.
You will work closely with the Executive Management team to identify, develop, and implement solutions across various HR functions, including:
Workforce Planning
Performance Management
Recruitment
Human Resource Planning and Budgeting
Industrial Relations
Payroll Systems and Processes
Remuneration Policies
Organisational Structuring and Classification
Employee Relations
Workplace Health & Safety
Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Management Systems
Learning and Development
This role requires close collaboration with the CFO to develop and implement human resource cost plans and associated reporting to Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Council.
Critical to your success will be your ability to provide leadership, facilitate change, and achieve business objectives while recognising and accommodating interdependencies across all business units.
The Head, Human Resources, is responsible for ensuring the effective development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and processes within the APS framework.
This role holds significant delegated legal and administrative powers and authorisations.
You must operate in a manner that supports and advocates the APS Values, the APS Employment Principles, and the Code of Conduct in achieving the Memorial's business objectives.
Provide leadership in the provision of strategic and operational people management policies and processes.
Provide high-level, timely, and professional advice to CMG, Director, and Council.
Manage the resources, inputs, processes, performance, and development of the HR team using participative management practices and a supportive management style.
Promote a positive organisational culture that fosters accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Prepare high-level documents, papers, and correspondence.
Advise and support Section Managers in managing complex people and performance management issues.
Ensure the Memorial's compliance with all relevant legislative requirements in respect to Human Resources Management.
Maintain contemporary knowledge on relevant APS and industry standards, and HR trends.
Perform functions and exercise powers provided by legislative or administrative appointment or delegation.
Build and maintain effective relationships with managers and stakeholders across all business areas of the Memorial and externally.
Lead and participate in workplace relations matters and represent the Memorial where and when required.