Director of People Partnering and Services

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The Opportunity

• Lead our critical people functions that deliver strategic and operational HR services across CSIRO, Australia's National Science Agency.
• Ensure alignment and execution of organisational strategies through high-quality HR services and business partnerships.
• Shape and implement initiatives that drive organisational excellence and impactful outcomes, including innovative HR solutions, and the future strategy for HR technology and systems.

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.  Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

About the Role

Reporting to our Chief People Officer, this is a unique, and newly created executive leadership opportunity. As the Director of People Partnering and Services, you will lead our people functions responsible for driving strategic HR operations and services. In this position, you will lead high-performing teams delivering essential services, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with CSIRO’s vision.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Leading specialist teams to deliver impactful HR services, including payroll, case management, and industrial relations.
• Providing strategic advice and trusted guidance on complex people issues and change management initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and service delivery through performance monitoring and data-driven insights.
• Shaping and delivering the HR technology roadmap, our employee relations framework and on-going alignment of policy  to enhance organisational agility and employee experience.
• Building collaborative relationships across CSIRO to align HR services with organisational strategy and goals.

Location: Melbourne (Clayton site), Canberra (Black Mountain site) preferred. Other locations may be considered. Hybrid work and flexible options available. 

Salary: Attractive salary package + 15.4% superannuation, negotiable for the right candidate

Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years - Full-time

To be considered you will bring:

• Demonstrated organisational-wide success in leading strategic HR initiatives within complex organisations
• Outstanding people leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships and driving cultural change.

• Expertise in strategic HR business partnering, industrial relations, and change management with a proven record of working effectively at senior executive and board levels.
• A track record of implementing impactful process improvements and achieving measurable outcomes in HR operations as well as success in developing and implementing innovative HR technology solutions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive cultural change.
• A proven ability to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex people challenges and provide guidance to executive leaders.

For full details about this role, and to review the full criteria, please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. CSIRO is an equal employment opportunity organisation dedicated to recruiting people based on merit. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, genders, sexualities, faiths, levels of education and many more aspects of identity. By empowering diverse teams, our community is reflected in the solutions we create.

CSIRO holds Gold Employer Status through the AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index), which sets a comparative benchmark for LGBTQIA+ inclusion for employers across all sectors nationally. CSIRO also holds a SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity) Anthea Swan Bronze Award and is working toward Silver accreditation.]  

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

Applications close 11:59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time, Sunday 9th February 2025.

Take this opportunity to lead at CSIRO—a place where innovative minds collaborate to solve the world's greatest challenges.