Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging work environment that’s committed to continuous process improvement? Are you a highly motivated and organised person who seeks to develop and implement new systems? If so, the Senior HR Officer position in the Onboarding and Operations Team is the job for you! The People and Performance Branch play’s a central role in helping the Education Directorate achieve its strategic objectives and meet legislative obligations by attracting, developing, and supporting a future-ready workforce. It provides a broad range of strategic and operational HR functions, including employee and industrial relations, recruitment and retention, learning and development, rewards and recognition, workplace culture, HR policy, organisational design, establishment governance, and workforce planning. The Human Resource Officer will support the Directorate in delivering a range of operational services to ACT Public Schools and the Education Support Office. Working within the Recruitment team, this role contributes to the attracting, developing, and retention of a skilled workforce to improve student outcomes. The team provides advice and operational support on recruitment, deployment, establishment management, resource allocation, staff movement, and employment conditions, ensuring alignment with approved staffing structures. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders by offering high quality, accurate advice to clients. We are supportive of hybrid work arrangements including a combination of working from home and the office in Stirling. You will also have FREE parking right in front of the building! If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and sounds like you, apply now! Eligibility/Other requirements: This position requires a solid understanding of the HR context or relevant qualifications/experience in a similar role would be highly advantageous. Previous or current experience within the Education Directorate and the understanding of, or experience working in an ACT Public School context or environment is desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to apply : Please provide a written response of no more than two pages, to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities located in the Position Description and a current curriculum vitae. Please also include two current referees (one being a current or most recent supervisor). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. LI-DNI
