Director, Human Resources
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Job Description
Director Human Resources
Job no: 493637
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office Canberra
Classification: Executive Level 2
About Us
DHA is more than just a housing provider; it is an integral part of Australias Defence community. We deliver housing and related services to more than 30000 Australian Defence Force members and their families playing a crucial role in supporting Defence capability enhancing stability and wellbeing for those who serve.
Our HR function is key to enabling this mission ensuring our workforce is capable and wellsupported underpinned by a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
What makes this role unique
A committed team and purposeful work
You will be joining a supportive and engaged HR team united by a shared purpose a dynamic program of work and a strong peoplefirst mindset. We take pride in providing accessible practical and meaningful HR support complemented by our deep commitment to delivering our People Strategy and related initiatives. Our work continues to foster a highperforming inclusive and supportive environment where both individuals and teams can thrive.
While we are committed to delivering highquality outcomes we also value warmth humour and genuine connection. You can expect the occasional joke potluck lunches teambuilding activities and perhaps even a sneaky piece of chocolate at your desk to brighten your day.
Strategic leadership with real impact
As Director Human Resources you will lead a geographically dispersed multidisciplinary HR operations team across recruitment learning and development payroll and employee relations. You will work closely with the Chief People Officer Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team to shape and deliver agencywide HR services that drive performance build capability support integrity and enhance the employee experience. With an engaged senior executive cohort and ownership of your functions your contributions will be visible valued and genuinely impactful.
Opportunities to Drive Positive Change
As a smaller agency with a commercial orientation every contribution at DHA has real impact. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to directly enhance operational efficiency and improve the employee experience. Your expertise will help shape a modern peoplecentred workplace that supports highquality and compliant service delivery across the organisation.
Development and Flexibility
DHA is committed to supporting your professional growth through structured leadership development programs learning opportunities study support and onthejob development. This fulltime position is based in Canberra with flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements. We value worklife balance and are committed to creating a workplace that supports personal and professional wellbeing.
Benefits for working at DHA include:
- 15.4% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
- Worklife balance and flexible work options
- A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
- Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
- Career progression and opportunities
- ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location
For information on DHAs Employee Value Proposition visit our website.
How to apply
Apply now via our online careers site with your current resume and a 500word one page pitch addressing the requirements of the role. We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commissions Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commissions Integrated Leadership System at this roles level.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description through the online careers site.
To arrange a confidential discussion about this position please contact Sarah Gray Senior HR Advisor and Chief People Officer Support via or.
Order of Merit
A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.
Inclusion and Diversity
DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those who identify as LGBTIQ exdefence members mature aged employees and carers.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
Applications close
11:55pm AEST Tuesday 20 May 2025
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Employee Referral
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
