Director - Performance and Employee Support

About this role

People Division, led by the Chief People Officer (CPO), provides human resources (HR) functions for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) with a clear focus on the department’s most valued asset: its staff. People Division delivers a range of contemporary HR functions, projects and strategies across three branches: • People Services • Workforce Strategy • People Advisory People Services Branch is responsible for the department’s strategic and operational HR advice and services. We deliver the core people systems, services and frameworks that enable the department to operate effectively and compliantly. The People Services Branch is responsible for: • Work Health and Safety • People Assist, HR Systems and Employment Relations • Performance and Employee Support Services • Recruitment, Employment Programs, and Establishments The Performance and Employee Support section provides specialist information, advice and support to line managers and employees in the application of the DCCEEW probation, performance management, early intervention, rehabilitation and workers' compensation frameworks. The section works in close alignment and in collaboration with other HR sections within People Division. For more information about us please visit our website . As the Director – Performance and Employee Support you will: • Manage a team responsible for the delivery of people-centric rehabilitation and performance management initiatives across a diverse department with a geographically dispersed workforce. • Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the branch and the department’s corporate agenda while monitoring and responding to APS-wide changes of relevance to HR policies and practices. • Build leadership and manager capabilities across the department through the delivery of best practice policies, procedures, and coaching. • Mange the departments Rehabilitation Management System to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and ensure it is fit for purpose to support positive outcomes for the department. • Coach and develop the team to identify, manage and communicate risks and opportunities to overcome challenges and drive innovation and continuous improvement. • Oversee the resolution of complex/high-risk matters, and case management issues. • Oversee the preparation of complex and sensitive correspondence, briefs, and documentation in a timely manner for senior executives and external regulators and courts/arbitrators. • Build and sustain effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels, internal and external to the department, APS and private sectors. • Provide direction across matters in external jurisdictions such as the Fair Work Commission, Human Rights Commission, and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role , please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.