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APS6 HR Generalist, Performance and Code - Contract

Location:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Posted:
30th September 2025
Advertiser:
Hays - ANZ - 2954533
  • 6-months non-ongoing with potential for extension
  • Federal government organisation committed to positive workplace culture
  • Potential for temporary section 26 transfer

Your new company

Join a respected federal government agency in Canberra and contribute to high-impact HR advisory work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced APS6 HR professional to support performance, conduct, and broader people and culture initiatives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Your new role

You will provide expert advice across performance management, code of conduct matters, employee relations, and HR operations. You'll manage sensitive cases, support managers through performance processes, and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
  • Advise on performance management, workplace behaviour, and code of conduct issues
  • Manage end-to-end processes for performance improvement and conduct investigations
  • Prepare documentation including case summaries, briefings, and correspondence
  • Ensure compliance with APS employment frameworks, legislative requirements and procedural fairness
  • Facilitate dispute resolution and support effective early intervention and local resolution where possible
  • Support a psychosocial wellbeing and positive workplace culture through fair and consistent HR practices

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated experience in HR advisory roles within the APS or similar environment
  • Strong understanding of the APS Code of Conduct, performance frameworks, and employment legislation
  • Ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters with discretion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgement
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities
  • Proficiency in HR systems and reporting tools
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field (highly desirable)

Highly desirable

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, industrial relations, investigations, or related fields
  • Ability to obtain and maintain minimum Baseline security clearance

A diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the APS. We encourage applications from people with a variety of experiences and backgrounds, including those with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for the role.

What you'll get in return

  • 6-month fixed term contract with potential for extension
  • Competitive salary range + 15.4% superannuation
  • Join a government organisation committed to positive workplace culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email simone.ellacott@hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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