APS6 - Senior Adviser - Workplace Relations People Branch

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA community including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If youre interested in the role but feel uncertain we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.

The opportunity we have available

ThePeople Branch is responsible for a range of human resource practice within the department. We ensure managers and employees are equipped to meet immediate and emerging people challenges. We provide day-to-day services such as payroll leave and timesheets work health and safety and performance management while building a workforce for the future through workforce planning and analysis engagement and retention and support for our diverse workforce and SES leadership.

The Workplace Relations and Payroll section provides advice and guidance to employees including our executives and employee representatives on workplace relations matters such as conditions working arrangements and the interpretation of the departments enterprise agreement. The team also provides payroll services including entry of leave and timesheet support.

What will you do

You will contribute to the section by undertaking duties related to the departments workplace relations functions and in particular preparations for enterprise bargaining.

Typical duties for an APS6 Senior Adviser would include:

• managing a team mailbox preparation for meetings development of papers and other formal documents and reporting as required
• managing the maintenance and updating of records in accordance with departmental policy and convention
• liaising with staff and other stakeholders across People Branch and the department
• assisting in the preparation of briefs minutes and other relevant internal documentation
• researching and producing high quality and timely advice on employment matters in compliance with relevant public sector workplace relations legislation APS policy and departmental practice relating to:
  • terms and conditions of employment
  • enterprise bargaining
  • employment procedures
  • workplace practice and
• project management support for critical team functions including enterprise bargaining
• undertaking administrative functions including the management and update of correspondence trackers and other duties as directed.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work Level standards.

A successful candidate for this position will be able to work under limited supervision to deliver key outcomes and initiatives. Relevant human resources/industrial relations experience or broader experience in generally interpreting and applying legislation and policy is highly desirable. They will also be able to demonstrate accountability responsiveness and an understanding of how their role contributes to the department achieving its objectives.

To be successful in this role as an APS6 Senior Adviser you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• work under limited supervision and direction while managing your time
• work effectively in a high-volume dynamic team environment and demonstrate resilience
• establish and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• provide legislation and policy interpretation and guidance on workplace relations matters
• undertake research and perform analysis of workplace relations matters and
• draft general guidance and updating stakeholders on key developments.

Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment making it a requirement across all roles in our department we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on CountryAgreementand the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategy 202528.

As an APS 6 you will be expected to:

• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

The Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the opt in box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or the contact officer if you need any adjustments made.

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• prior experience in workplace relations or human resource management or interpreting and applying legislation and policy
• well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills including strong attention to detail
• ability to provide timely and concise advice and
• ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

More information can be found atRecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

• A positive performance culture we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt.
• Flexible working opportunities including part time hours home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year with one months accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee) plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at the Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 2 April 2026

Applications close: 24 April 2026

Application shortlisting: Week starting27 April 2026

Further assessments: Week starting4 May 2026

Selection report finalised: Week starting18 May 2026

Offers and announcements: Week starting25 May 2026

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at11.59pm AEST Friday 24 April 2026.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a statement in PDF format of no more than 2 pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF format no more than 2 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote aculture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department please contact .

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