HR Officer, People Advisory

Brisbane, QLD
$73,000-93,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

Acknowledgement of CountryCSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our .Role highlights

Opportunity to be the frontline advisor, directly shaping staff and leader experience across CSIRO
Play a key role in building leader capability and uplifting people practices organisation-wide
Contribute to projects and improvements that transform People Advisory services and support CSIRO's mission

About CSIROAs Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.Visit for more information.The opportunityThe People Advisory team within People Partnering deliver high quality and consistent advice in managing people-related issues and queries across the employee lifecycle. The People Advisory team operates within this function to offer centralised support to maximise positive outcomes for individuals and the organisation in alignment with CSIRO's values and strategy. The People Advisory team comprises of three sub-teams: People Advisory and Support, People Partnering Support and Operations.The Human Resources Officer is an essential position in the People Advisory team, reporting to a Senior Human Resources Advisor/Team Leader. The role is responsible for advising and supporting employees and coaching managers on operational People matters to drive positive outcomes for CSIRO. They will be the first point of contact for people leaders and employees and are responsible for driving capability uplift of leaders through ongoing advice and coaching. They assist the People Advisory team to prioritise queries as well as participating in projects that contribute to people strategic priorities and transforming the effectiveness of our service delivery.Your high-level duties will include:

Provide consistent, high-quality people advice and coaching across the employee lifecycle, including support on probation, flexible work, performance management and conduct matters.
Receive, triage and respond to complex queries via the Service Delivery Tool, escalating or seeking guidance where appropriate, and maintaining accurate records in line with privacy requirements.
Support the Team Leader in monitoring service requests, balancing workloads, and contributing to improvements in People Advisory processes and services.
Develop and maintain systems and operational support for centralised People initiatives, including cyclical services, organisational change activities, redeployment and site transitions.
Interpret and advise on the CSIRO Enterprise Agreement, policies, and procedures to guide staff and leaders in managing people matters.
Coordinate organisation-wide processes such as Rewards and Promotions, ensuring compliance and fairness.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff and stakeholders, working collaboratively within a dispersed team, and demonstrating integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to CSIRO's values.
Contribute to projects, process improvements, and initiatives under direction, adapting readily to changing requirements and supporting CSIRO's broader objectives.

Role particularsLocation and office arrangements:Clayton, Pullenvale preferredSalary: AU$73k - AU$93k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuationTenure & work schedule:Specified term 12 months, Full timeReference: 101080As the successful candidate, you will bring:Essential criteria

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resource Management, Business Management, or other relevant discipline.
A minimum of 2 year's demonstrated experience in a role providing generalist HR advice across the employment lifecycle that is consistent, accurate and considered.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, able to prioritise competing demands, and clear understanding of risk and when to escalate issues to achieve positive outcomes.
Evidence of a strong customer service orientation with a collaborative and agile working style that adapts to changing requirements.
Proven level of high standard of written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally in a collaborative environment.
Experience being a motivated and resilient team player who is collaborative and agile, and able to adapt to changing requirements with the drive to support the overall People function.
Proven ability to adapt to new technological platforms and assist others to adopt and efficiently use them.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards, respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the .Not sure if you meet all the criteria?While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.Setting you up for successWe are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangementsWe , offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, and opportunities. To find out more, visit .Inclusion and belongingSolving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.EligibilityApplications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.Child safetyCSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our .How to applyPlease apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.Applications close14 September, 11:00pm AEST

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