Assistant Director - Workforce Analytics and People Projects

at  Fair Work Ombudsman

• Ongoing Executive Level 1 Opportunity
• Position available in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney
  We are seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Workforce Analytics and People Projects within our People Branch across our Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide or Sydney office CBD locations. Full-time and part-time hours are available. Offers will be based on candidate performance and operational requirements.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US

We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Assistant Director Workforce Analytics and People Projects, you will work with the agency to develop and utilise workforce analytics capability that informs strategic and operational decision making, on workforce matters. You will also work collaboratively and proactively with HR peers and line managers to support the delivery of HR projects.
You will lead the team to complete analysis of people risks and opportunities, deliver the internal and external workforce reporting agenda, work with the agency to develop data products and, guide the delivery and evaluation of initiatives.
The role requires strong technical analytical skills and the ability to identify and communicate the ‘key issues’ to business stakeholders. You will be a hands-on manager, involved in the day-to-day delivery of workforce reporting and analysis as well as supporting the delivery and evaluation of HR projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES

The duties of this role include, however, are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively and proactively with HR peers and line managers to identify and provide solutions to people challenges, and improve the employee experience.
• Working with business areas to communicate the findings of analysis, develop and implement solutions.
• Analysing data, conducting research, and communicating clearly, in both written and verbal form, to OFWO internal stakeholders.
• Leading analytics projects with the intent of providing an uplift to the people analytics capability within OFWO.
• Supporting APS 5 and 6 Workforce Data Analysts and project officers in undertaking various analysis/research, projects and in the preparation of briefs.
• Evaluating workforce initiative and programs by analysing performance data against planned outcomes.
• Managing the agency’s response to APS workforce data initiatives, reporting on sensitive personal data, and ensuring compliance with APS workforce reporting obligations.

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act). Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the Fair Work Act and other legislation to achieve our purpose:

• provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations
• promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws
• inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act
• take appropriate enforcement action
• perform our statutory functions efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically