The Role

EL1 HR Career opportunities are available across a range of human resource functions within the People & Skills Division. In these roles, you will bring creativity, enthusiasm and an outcomes focus, to leading a team to deliver high quality outcomes that align with the agency’s organisational priorities.

ASD are looking for individuals who have the proven ability to lead and demonstrate their experience in shaping and delivering strategic HR objectives and thrive in a varied fast-pace environment.

HR Case Management

The HR Case Management team provides advice and guidance on all areas of personnel case management including probation, performance management, medical case management, conduct and change management, as well as providing general advice and assistance on HR related matters. The HR Case Management team primarily supports ASD’s Senior Executive Service and middle management to provide HR advice and support the provision of people services.

A role in this team will require individuals to oversee daily case management activities and lead the implementation of related HR projects, while maintaining the upmost levels of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Proactive communication is essential to this role, as is the ability to coordinate day-to-day case management initiatives to drive optimum and sustained outcomes. The team operates in a fast-paced operational environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines while managing competing priorities is crucial to this role, as are effective stakeholder engagement skills and problem solving abilities.

Please note: Positions are only available in Brisbane - QLD.

Recruitment & Attraction

The Recruitment and Attraction team play an instrumental role in enabling ASD’s expansion (REDSPICE) and supporting the evolution of our organisation.

Our team facilitates and supports end-to-end recruitment activities for ASD; which includes agency-wide, specialist and Entry Level Program recruitment activities. We operate in a dynamic, fast paced team environment, where our people are encouraged to be innovative, creative and contribute to continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on providing approachable, quality customer service and advice to our stakeholders, underpinned by legislative and policy frameworks.

In this role, you will be responsible for an allocated group within ASD, where you will oversee the recruitment processes. You will contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies that align with ASD’s organisational goals and objectives, while building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships.

You will be managing and mentoring a small team of recruitment officers, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Please note: Positions are only available in Canberra - ACT.

SES Support

The Senior Executive Service (SES) Support team provide specialised, high quality advice and service to SES and their support staff. Services provided by the team include SES on boarding, induction and off boarding; policy and advice on SES remuneration and employment conditions; management of Executive Assistant and Executive Officer recruitment rounds; managing SES learning and development; coordinating SES conferences; and management of the SES Performance Leadership Framework.

The SES Support team provides regular reporting to ASD’s Chief Operating Officer and the broader senior executive leadership team on SES matters, to enable ASD to manage current and anticipated SES workforce requirements.

Individuals with highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, advanced oral and written communication skills, in-depth knowledge of contemporary employment practices regarding key management personnel, and the ability to innovate and adapt in a demanding environment are highly desired. You will be leading and mentoring a small team to foster an encouraging and productive work environment.

Please note: Positions are only available in Canberra - ACT.

Work Health and Safety

The Work Health and Safety team are responsible for keeping our workplaces safe and enhancing employee health and wellbeing. The team leads health safety and wellbeing programs, systems and initiatives to ensure all workplaces across the Agency are as safe and healthy as possible. We provide information, advice and guidance on general WHS and legislative matters, oversees compliance, due diligence and assurance activities and works in conjunction with the ASD Leadership team to ensure safety is at the forefront of ASD’s daily business and operational activities.

The EL1 Work Health and Safety Manager is required to exercise a considerable degree of independence, apply superior problem solving and time management skills and possess excellent communication skills to provide expert WHS guidance and advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of WHS Legislation, policies and procedures and have the ability to effectively engage with Stakeholders driving safety initiatives to achieve optimum and sustained outcomes.

The EL1 Work Health and Safety Manager is accountable to plan, lead and manage a range of human and physical resources and exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve business outcomes. They will manage a team and may be required to develop and implement work plans, set performance indicators, and review individual, team and business performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement. This is a fast-paced operational environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines while managing competing priorities is necessary.

To be successful in the role of EL1 Work Health and Safety Manager, you will need to be a highly capable and experienced WHS professional who is comfortable working in a changing environment and has a solid understanding of best practice WHS to help develop and deliver a range of WHS services and Wellbeing programs.

Workforce Strategy, Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

The Workforce Strategy, Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team is responsible for delivering workforce planning focusing on delivery of the future workforce needed under REDSPICE. The team supports ASD’s journey to modernise, integrate and transform the approach to managing finances, human resources, logistics, engineering, maintenance and estate operations through ERP.

The EL1 will independently lead a team to deliver, coordinate and manage key project milestones for ASD as part of the ERP program. Ensuring clear and consistent communication and engagement with the broader agency and executive team. Building and sustaining effective relationships with complex stakeholders to drive agreed business outcomes and project deliverables. The role will also need to quickly understand and solve complex systems and problems, and provide clear advice on the effect to the agency, ensuring interpretation and compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.

Please note: Positions are only available in Canberra - ACT.

Skills Payments

The Skill payments team is responsible for the planning for and delivery of ASDs specialist pay scheme with a focus on helping ASD to attract and retain the skilled people it needs under REDSPICE.

The EL1 will lead the team to deliver key project milestones for ASD’s Skill payment review program, while providing support communications and engagement activities related to the LIGHTYEAR scheme. The EL1 will work collaboratively within a small team to refine and deliver a practical, sustainable payment program including but not limited to leading the development of skill frameworks, including assessment.

To be successful in the role of EL1 Skills Payments, you will need to be a highly capable and experienced professional who is comfortable working in an evolving environment; you will require highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, advanced oral and written communication skills, and great problem solving approach and skills.

Please note: Positions are only available in Canberra - ACT.

Further information can be found at: HR Careers | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team

We are seeking energetic, highly organised and task-orientated EL1 Human Resource professionals to be part of a diverse and collaborative team supporting the evolution and strategic direction of the organisation.

The HR functions within ASD include, but are not limited to the delivery of recruitment and engagement activities in support of the REDSPICE targets, workforce planning, learning and development to meet organisational capability requirements, leadership, and implementation of WHS and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

ASD offers flexible work practices, excellent training, mentoring, and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits packages.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking professional leaders with demonstrated experienced in the HR industry that possess the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience managing the responsibilities of their respective HR stream.
• Experience leading and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
• Resilient with proven capacity to manage high performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to take responsibility for own actions and accurate completion of work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and demonstrated ability to proactively build and sustain positive working relationships with team members, senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities, while ensuring key objectives are met and delivered in a timely manner.
• Ability to exemplify ASD Values with the proven ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and integrity, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 July 2025.

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/05905/25 on https://www.asd.gov.au/careers.