National Gallery of Australia Hiring for Human Resources Officer Human Resources Job at Canberra Full Time

Human Resources Officer

Human Resources

NGA Level 5

Position No. 1112 and 1110

$72,262 – $77,529 pa

Ongoing Vacancy

The position

The National Gallery is seeking an experienced human resource (HR) professional to join our

small HR team to deliver recruitment, payroll and other HR services to the National Gallery. The

HR Officer is an integral part of the HR team. As a member of the team in a small agency, you

will be given the opportunity to contribute your expertise to practices, policies and processes that

will positively shape the future of the National Gallery.

This is a full-time, ongoing employment opportunity.

How to apply

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no

more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the role

description and our ideal candidate information above.

You do not need to address individual selection criteria, however, in your response you should

keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified

in the ‘Who are we looking for?’ section.

In your statement, try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV, but do highlight

any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

The job description and selection documentation are available here.

Contact

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Wendy Holroyd on

(02) 6240 6625 [email protected].

Closing date

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 and should be emailed to

[email protected].

Position Title: Human Resources Officer

Position Number: 1112 and 1110

NGA Level: NGA Level 5

Department Human Resources

Portfolio: CFO

Immediate Supervisor: Manager, HR Operations, EL1

Direct Reports: NIL

About the National Gallery

The National Gallery of Australia (the National Gallery) is one of Australia’s leading visual arts

institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian

cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection

of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to inspire creativity, inclusivity, engagement and

learning through artists and art. Our Mission is to lead a progressive national cultural agenda by

championing art and its value in our lives. Our Values include excellence, creativity, courage,

respect and accountability.

The HR team in the CFO Portfolio is responsible for the delivery of the full range of human

resource services and practices to equip our employees to meet immediate and emerging

challenges. The HR team works collaboratively across the National Gallery to implement

people-focused solutions that enable and support the National Gallery’s vision and objectives.

Working at the National Gallery

When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading

Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the parliamentary triangle on the

waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or walking or

cycling around Lake Burley Griffin.

We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access

to low-cost, onsite car parking.

The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we

expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.

We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings, and applications are encouraged from

First Nations people, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and

LGBTQI people.

Overview of the role

The National Gallery is seeking an experienced human resource (HR) professional to join our

small HR team to deliver recruitment, payroll and other HR services to the National Gallery. The

HR Officer is an integral part of the HR team. As a member of the team in a small agency, you

will be given the opportunity to contribute your expertise to practices, policies and processes that

will positively shape the future of the National Gallery.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an HR generalist with experience in recruitment and/or payroll who

will help us deliver initiatives across a range of HR areas. You must operate to the highest ethical

standards, demonstrating integrity in all that you do. Your willingness to learn from mistakes and

be accountable for your work form part of who you are.

Working in a team is important to you and you collaborate effectively with your colleagues. You

are client-focused and will use your expertise to provide accurate advice and support to managers

and employees with empathy and tact.

Your highly developed organisational skills, sound oral and written communication skills, ability

to prioritise and excellent attention to detail will ensure you can operate in our high tempo and

ever-changing environment.

What will you do?

In accordance with the APS5 Work Level Standards, and with the support of the Manager,

HR Operations, you will:

1. Partner with line areas to provide expert, solutions-focused, legislatively compliant and

contemporary HR advice on a range of HR functions including Recruitment and Payroll.

2. Manage the day to day recruitment process including:

• providing accurate, innovative advice to stakeholders across the National Gallery and at

Senior Executive level about best practice recruitment processes

• briefing Selection Panels and assisting them with the recruitment process

• managing the recruitment inbox to respond to queries from both applicants and Selection

Panels

• preparing commencement documentation such as contracts and payroll information

• coordination and tracking of the new employee onboarding process, including induction

• managing probation

• reviewing of position descriptions,

• managing the temporary employment register and

• reporting.

3. Provide accurate advice to employees about their pay, conditions and entitlements, in line

with the Enterprise Agreement.

4. Process pay and entitlements in Aurion accurately and meet fortnightly pay deadlines.

5. Contribute to team planning and continuous business improvement to ensure a high quality,

efficient and effective HR service is delivered for the National Gallery.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates who are outcomes driven, accountable and have experience in HR. To

be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate, or have the potential to develop, the

following:

1. Versatility and flexibility to align your work with the strategic priorities of the

National Gallery by identifying and managing complex HR matters with contemporary

HR solutions.

2. Providing accurate advice and education to clients on a variety of HR topics to achieve

results.

3. The ability to communicate with influence, including listening actively and clearly

articulating your message in oral and written forms, so as to provide a high quality client

service experience.

4. The ability to act with integrity, showing accountability, judgement and

professionalism.

How to apply

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no

more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the role

description and our ideal candidate information above.

You do not need to address individual selection criteria, however, in your response you should

keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified

in the ‘Who are we looking for?’ section.

In your statement, try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV, but do highlight

any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.