Senior Human Resources Adviser

Who We Are

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable. 

We are a statutory agency established by the National Blood Authority Act 2003 (Cth). We operate to achieve the policy objectives outlined in the National Blood Agreement.

We manage and coordinate arrangements for the supply of blood, blood products and blood services in Australia. Under the national blood arrangements, our role is to deliver an uninterrupted supply of blood and blood products to Australians in need.

Being a small agency, employees at the NBA are in a unique position to influence decisions and outcomes for the blood sector and seeing the positive impacts of their work on users of blood products, blood related products and blood related services.

The NBA office is located on Northbourne Avenue in Lyneham and has recently undergone renovations to allow for modern, comfortable office space with the technology needed to collaborate effectively. The office is serviced by the Macarthur Avenue Light Rail stop and has onsite parking available.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with a confident and approachable manner, excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with our key stakeholders. As the Senior HR Adviser you will undertake work that is complex and operate under broad direction. Your highly developed organisational skills, ability to prioritise and excellent attention to detail will ensure you can operate in our ever-changing environment, exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and be able to provide excellent support to our stakeholders.  You will have an ability to lead, train, mentor and support junior team members within the team.

Key Responsibilities

With an understanding of the dynamics of HR within a public sector context, the duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to:

1. Support a broad range of HR functions including payroll and remuneration, HR analytics and HR systems, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development
2. Provide staffing and personnel administration services in support of the NBA’s HR policies and programs, prepare papers, briefs, presentations and correspondence
3. Provide accurate advice on complex and sensitive HR and employee relations matters to senior management and employees
4. Develop and generate HR information and reporting detailing business achievements, trends and improvement recommendations
5. Partner and build effective relationships and negotiate outcomes with internal and external stakeholders
6. Contribute and manage projects and activities and perform other duties and functions to support NBA priorities as required
7. Contribute to NBA’s organisational strategy and culture.
8. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team and across the NBA.

To Apply

Please see the job description below for detailed information and how to respond to the selection criteria.

 Job Description - APS 6 Senior Human Resources Adviser (pdf)

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV and complete an NBA Cover Sheet to NBArecruitment@blood.gov.au.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact Adam Kyle on 0466 401 120 or Adam.Kyle@blood.gov.au.