General Manager People Services and Capability

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

• Strategic Leadership - Provides professional high level human resource advice & Strategic Leadership & ensures the Department meets its statutory obligations.
• Strategic Planning - Participates in the strategic planning and business plans to implement the Department's objectives & ensures organisational aims and objectives are achieved.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Represents the Department on forums and tribunals and negotiates with stakeholders including central agencies and union representatives.
• Business Improvement - Develops appropriate human resource policies procedures and guidelines & continuously improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the People Services and Capability Branch.
• People Development and Culture - Participates in the Department's human resource advisory committees, leads multidiscipline teams & provides high level advice to management.

Benefits working for DEMIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.