NEMA Human Resource Advisors

Job Req ID

NEMA - 137099

Location

ACT 

 Employment Type

Ongoing, Full-time / Part-time 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $85,687.00 and $91,809.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Belinda Goodall on 0458 301 041 at Belinda.Goodall@nema.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 06/04/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About the National Emergency Management Agency:
The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country.

Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. 
 
We work closely with States and Territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters;
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with States and Territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters;
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, State and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery; and
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

 
For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see About us | NEMA.
 
Overview of the Branch and Section:
The People, Governance and Integrity Branch in NEMA provides support across the areas of Governance, Coordination and Human Resources.
 
The Human Resources function is split across two teams:

• Engagement, Strategy and Performance who provide recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding, performance management, culture, workforce planning, SES Unit support, and HR Services.
• Conditions and Wellbeing who provide wellbeing support and initiatives, proactive early intervention support and rehabilitation, guidance and expert advice on payroll matters, working conditions, learning and development, reporting and work, health and safety services.

 
About the role:
We are looking for an APS 5 Human Resources (HR) Advisor in the Engagement, Strategy and Performance section to join the Recruitment team.

At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.
 
Our ideal candidate:
The Agency is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our processes.
 
We are looking for team members who are committed to the ongoing development of their Human Resources expertise. This is a great opportunity to apply problem solving across all areas of recruitment. As an APS 5 HR Advisor you will work under limited supervision to enable the delivery of a range of corporate HR functions.

At NEMA we understand our people are our greatest asset, we encourage and support a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We promote a psychological and physically safe working environment, are committed to the ongoing development of our people and facilitate access to flexible working arrangements to allow our people to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. The successful candidates will be self-driven with a can-do attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Specific duties/responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment processes for NEMA in a shared services environment
• Assist in provision of logistical corporate support to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain recruitment activity spreadsheets and documentation, and retention of data using an approved document management system
• Provide timely and quality customer service in a regulatory environment
• Drafting and reviewing recruitment procedures ensuring they align with APS and internal policies
• Assist in the delivery of reports that incorporate a range of data sources to provide visibility to senior executives
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefs, minutes and reports on emerging issues
• Provide support for other Human Resource tasks as required for the Engagement, Strategy and Performance section
• Promote an inclusive and diverse workplace culture and ensure all staff are valued and recognised for their qualities, ideas and perspectives.

 
Role requirements/qualifications:

• An understanding, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the legislative requirements for APS Recruitment, including the Public Service Act 1999, Public Service Regulations 2023, Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022, Public Service Classification Rules 2000 and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships
• Comprehensive research, interpretation and critical analysis skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• The ability to take responsibility for managing work projects and deliverables with a focus on quality and timeliness
• The ability to be responsive and adaptive to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse issues and provide suitable solutions
• Experience working in a shared services environment is desirable
• Experience with using Human Resource Management Systems is desirable.

Applicant response:

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one page response document (minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section. 

Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible. 

Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. 

How to apply:

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 137099 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check
• Obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
• Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
   

Technical Assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment (recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

Notes

Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au.