SELECTION DOCUMENTATION
POSITION TITLE:
Senior Adviser Workforce Planning
CLASSIFICATION:
APS Level 6
LOCATION:
Adelaide/ Brisbane/ Canberra/ Melbourne/ Sydney
DIVISION/SECTION:
Finance, People & Capability/ Workforce Development
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Director – Workforce Analytics & Planning
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Ongoing
HOURS:
37.5 per week, with some flexibility to consider part-time
arrangements
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Baseline Vetting
SALARY:
$80,322 - $90,028 + 15.4% superannuation (stated salary is for full
time hours of 37.5 per week and will apply on a pro-rata basis for
part-time hours)
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CLOSING DATE:
Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:59 pm
CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Adina Leu, Assistant Director – Workforce Analytics & Planning
(E: [email protected] ; T: 02 6270 3441)
ELIGIBILITY:
Please note that this opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only
The successful applicant must have, or be willing to undergo a security
clearance to the level of Baseline Vetting as a condition of employment.
To satisfy character requirements all AFSA employees must undergo a police
records check before commencing their employment with AFSA.
Where a person has received a redundancy benefit from APS agency
employment and their corresponding redundancy benefit period has not
expired, they may be ineligible for employment.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is responsible for managing the application of
bankruptcy and personal property securities laws through the delivery of high quality personal
insolvency and trustee, regulation and enforcement, and personal property securities services.
The Workforce Development team in the Finance, People and Capability division is responsible for
supporting AFSA’s delivery of its People Strategy 2020 and other strategic objectives through
mature workforce analytics and planning to support evidence-based workforce decision making;
and learning and development and talent management programs to ensure the Agency’s capability
is strategically managed.
The Senior Advisor Workforce Planning will coordinate and deliver a range of activities to enable
workforce planning and best practice in people analytics, engaging with stakeholders at all levels
and across business units to influence and enact change. The Senior Advisor Workforce Planning
will also contribute expertise to the overall reduction of workforce risks at AFSA, supporting the
achievement of the AFSA’s strategic goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES
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Provide high level support for workforce planning activities including, but not limited to:
divisional workforce planning, succession planning and strategic workforce planning.
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Contribute to the review and implementation of workforce planning frameworks, processes
and strategies that mature and unify AFSA’s approach to workforce management. This
includes undertaking data analysis and participating in scenario planning and the
development/ review of workforce plans using available technology.
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Engage and consult with stakeholders - primarily leadership and management teams, to
build AFSA’s workforce planning capability through increased analytical, evidence-based
decision making and strategic planning capability, as well as providing day to day support
and advice on the implementation of relevant workforce plans to designated stakeholder
groups
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Undertake analysis of workforce data to monitor progress against strategic workforce
objectives as defined in relevant workforce plans, and provide regular reports to leadership
teams to inform decision making.
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Conduct research and analysis of relevant internal and external data and synthesise and
communicate the findings through a range of channels including presentations, written and
online reports, executive briefs and internal communication tools.
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Establish and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders on project activities and
actively manage stakeholder expectations and agreed objectives.
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Contribute to the design, development and implementation of various workforce
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development initiatives, as applicable.
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Keep abreast of leading practice in strategic workforce planning and contribute to process
improvements within the wider HR team.
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Learn from and share knowledge with the APS HR community through participation in
relevant networks, forums and communities of practice, contributing to better workforce
management practices across the APS.
All duties will be performed in accordance with:
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The APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles, as well as AFSA’s
Workplace Diversity program
Equity and workplace diversity principles
WHS obligations, taking responsibility for own health and safety and that of others
AFSA’s risk management framework and relevant legislation, including guiding others to
identify and mitigate foreseeable risks.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES
ACHIEVES RESULTS
Defines, plans and organises workload to achieve high quality outcomes. Supports the
achievement of workload by establishing clear and appropriate milestones, goals and timeframes
to ensure delivery of outcomes. Identifies and implements improvements and manages risk.
ANALYSIS
Objectively and systematically examines and evaluates facts, data or information to uncover,
understand and ascertain cause – effect relationships so as to provide a basis for problem solving
and decision making.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Clearly, concisely, and unambiguously conveys an idea, concept or argument, focusing on key
points and confidently using appropriate persuasive language both verbally and in writing, adapting
to diverse audiences.
INNOVATION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Explores, identifies and integrates new and improved ways of performing business activities,
employing problem solving and creative/ lateral thinking approach.
CONSULTANCY AND ADVICE
Provides specialist advice, guidance and partnering with the business for the benefit of assisting
business lines with informed and enhanced decision making in relation to an area of expertise (e.g.
workforce planning and data and analytics).
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications in business, management or HR management would be advantageous, but not
essential.
Relevant HR management, workforce or business planning experience.
Experience analysing data to provide insight for decision making.
The role involves regular interstate travel.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
The application is the tool that the selection committee will use to shortlist applicants, so you should
ensure that you concisely present your claims to the position.
Your application must include:
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a completed application cover sheet (available on AFSA’s career portal)
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a resume outlining your career history, qualifications and including contact details for at
least two recent referees
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A covering letter, no longer than 2 pages, highlighting your suitability for the role by
addressing the two (2) questions below in the context of the outlined essential capabilities
for this position.
QUESTION 1
Please outline your relevant experience analysing data to provide insight for decision-making.
QUESTION 2
Please outline your relevant HR management, workforce or business planning experience, as well
as your interest to develop own career and capability in the strategic workforce planning space.
Your application should clearly state the position title and location in the subject line and be
submitted no later than Sunday 4 June 2017, 11:59 pm to:
[email protected]
Email:
A selection decision may be made on the basis of your application only. If interviews are conducted,
it is anticipated that they will be held in the week commencing 12 June 2017.
A telephone interview may be conducted in the first instance.
This selection process will also involve psychometric testing and work sample testing.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a working
environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
If you are an applicant with a disability or other special needs, please contact the Disability Access
Coordinator on (02) 8233 7821 to discuss any requirements that may assist you in your application.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
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