About the National Film and Sound Archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia's audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world's oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country's most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia's most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA's capacity to digitise our collection at scale - to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians. We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne. We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling. We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff. Cultural Values We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice. About the Team The Workforce and Culture (W&C) Team is a critical partner in the NFSA's transformation. The team delivers end-to-end Human Resources functions including workforce planning, payroll, learning and development, Work Health and Safety (WHS), wellbeing, recruitment, performance management, Industrial Relations, and HR reporting. We drive the strategic growth and culture of the NFSA. The Opportunity This role provides high-level technical advice and leads complex HR initiatives. Reporting to the Manager Workforce and Culture, the role requires a deep understanding of the APS employment framework. Advanced problem-solving skills and strategic thinking are required to deliver quality outcomes in a small, fast-paced team environment. This role often acts as a point of escalation and contributes significantly to policy development. "Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months." The key duties of the position include Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions: Lead the development, implementation, and review of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation, the NFSA Enterprise Agreement, and APS-wide best practices. Support the Manager Workforce and Culture in managing employee relations matters, including performance management and rehabilitation/return-to-work cases. Oversee end-to-end specialised recruitment, providing expert advice on selection strategies and ensuring merit-based outcomes. Lead business improvement projects for HR systems (e.g., Aurion), including the automation of workflows and the delivery of high-level workforce analytics and reporting. Provide expert consultancy to managers on workforce planning, organisational design, and change management. Provide guidance and quality assurance for the work within the Workforce and Culture team. Ensure HR compliance with the Public Service Act, Fair Work Act, and WHS legislation. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following: Extensive experience in a broad range of HR functions within an Australian Public Service (APS) context. Proven ability to research, analyse, and interpret complex legislation and policy to provide sound HR advice and solve problems. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including experience drafting briefs, reports, and agency-wide HR policies. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and represent the HR function in various forums. Proven ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities effectively in a changing environement.
