Graduate Workforce (Human Resources) Officer

Graduate Workforce (Human Resources) Officer


ASO3 Graduate Workforce Officer


Workforce Services (Human Resources) | SA Health

Workforce Services (HR) mission is to attract, develop and retain talent to deliver world class health care services to South Australians. They are dedicated to ensuring the right people are in the right roles, making a positive impact on the healthcare industry and community at large. SA Health is a dynamic and innovative department within the South Australian health sector enabling a wide range of experiences within Workforce Services:


  • Strategic Industrial Relations
  • Human Resource Management and Operations
  • Work, Health Safety Management including staff injury management programs
  • Aboriginal Workforce Innovations
  • Workforce Planning and Data Analytics
  • Organisational Development and Learning, and
  • National Health Policy and Legislation.


If you have a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a meaningful impact, a career in Workforce Services at SA Health may be the perfect fit for you. As a Graduate Workforce (Human Resources) Officer, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking role that operates with a high degree of autonomy, making it an exciting opportunity. 
 
In this position, you will be at the forefront of delivering a diverse range of innovative workforce management services tailored to meet both current and future organisational needs. 


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.


Workforce management is at the heart of ensuring quality healthcare delivery. Every patient's experience is impacted by the professionals who provide care, and workforce management plays a vital role in ensuring the right people are in the right places at the right times. Joining SA Health's Workforce Services means contributing to better healthcare outcomes for all South Australians.

Key Responsibilities:


  • The Graduate Workforce (Human Resources) Officer works under general direction, exercises initiative and judgement and contributes to the delivery of a broad range of workforce management services targeting current and future organisational needs.
  • A diverse role, working with Workforce Services leaders and team members to assist in the identification and achievement of shared organisational objectives which support Industrial and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Workforce Initiatives, Work Health and Safety and Injury Management, Organisational Development, System Administration, Workforce Planning, Strategic Recruitment, National Workforce Reform, and Executive Services.
  • The roles supports the implementation of proactive workforce and employee relations strategies and interventions to drive continuous improvement, performance and accountability and a culture that assures the achievement of DHW, SA Health, and SA Government strategic goals and priorities.
  • Participating in the review, development and application of SA Health workforce policies and procedures including contributing to the implementation of relevant requirements resulting from legislation, Enterprise Bargaining and Award variations for a standardised, best practice system of Human Resource Management service provision across SA Health.


Qualifications and Experience:


  • A Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Organisational Psychology, Law, Data Analytics or a related field. 
  • Sound communication skills including the ability to provide advice and options to a diverse range of people regarding workforce policies and procedures, both verbally and in writing.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Ability to work effectively under general direction, either individually or as a member of a team, and to achieve high standards of work performance, and acquire knowledge and learn relevant new skills in short timeframes.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, which facilitate effective working relationships which gains the trust and cooperation of team members as well as with leaders and other staff.
  • Ability to undertake minor investigations and research and prepare correspondence of a sometimes sensitive and highly confidential nature
  • A passion for improving healthcare services in South Australia. 
  • Undergo and provide a clear National Police Check.
  • Willingness to provide immunisation records (due to healthcare environment) a minimum of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations are required.
  • Australian citizenship or permanent residency.


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