Job specification
Role details
Title
Manager, Workforce, Capability and Performance
Role number
063
Location
Canberra or Sydney
Classification
Executive Level 1
Branch
People and Integrity
Type of vacancy
Ongoing
Contact officer
Ceinwyn Whittaker (02) 6120 2610
Eligibility
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a
security assessment, maintain an ongoing security
clearance and satisfy AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement
checks.
To be eligible for assessment, applicants must be an
Australian citizen.
Closing date for applications
29 January 2016
Application information
The job description and selection criteria are attached for your information.
Applications should be forwarded to recruitment@austrac.gov.au by 5pm AEDST on the
specified closing date.
Further details advising how to apply for the role, including ‘preparing your statement of
claims against the selection criteria’ is available on the AUSTRAC employment website.
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Job description
The job description is specific to each position and sets out the duties associated with the
position. Use the job description to guide your choice of information to include in your claims
against the selection criteria so that the selection panel can clearly see your suitability for this
particular role.
The Manager, Workforce, Capability and Performance under limited direction is responsible
for a range of human resources functions. Particular requirements of the role include:

demonstrated high level conceptual and strategic thinking to assist with achieving the
stated objectives and the operational imperatives of the agency now and in the future,
including making connections with the work of the Employment Conditions and
Services (ECS) section and the other business units

assisting the Director in managing the relationships between the members of the
Workforce, Capability and Performance (WCP) section and in working collaboratively
with key stakeholders including the Leadership Group, the wider People and Integrity
Branch and other business units to assist with the implementation of strategies,
policies and procedures

conducting workforce planning across the agency including job design and work
value assessments in providing role clarity and functional alignment and in
supporting the Director with strategic workforce planning

overseeing the performance management system, providing assistance to staff in
having an efficient and effective process in place to support a high performance
culture

overseeing and monitoring the various WHS responsibilities within the agency,
ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and the health and wellbeing of the
agency’s staff

conducting research and analysis of HR matters to inform process and strategy
development and implementation, with the focus on continuous improvement,
innovation and to inform management’s decision making

maintaining accurate records and reporting on HR activities as required

taking an active part in activities in shaping the organisation’s culture and behaviours.
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Selection criteria
You must make a statement of claims against each of the six selection criteria. When
preparing your claims, please refer to the job description.
1. Shapes strategic thinking
2. Achieves results.
3. Cultivates productive working relationships.
4. Exemplifies personal drive and integrity.
5. Communicates with influence.
6. Possesses relevant qualifications and/or experience.
Note: For more information on these criteria please see attachment 1, Selection criteria
explanatory notes.
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Attachment 1: Selection criteria explanatory notes
EL1 capabilities in AUSTRAC
This section sets out the capabilities expected of all EL1 employees in AUSTRAC as they
achieve the requirements of their job description. These capabilities do not need to be
addressed specifically in your application, but rather they may be drawn on to provide
guidance in the drafting of your application.

Support AUSTRAC’s strategic goals by ensuring that all tasks align with AUSTRAC’s
strategic direction, that required outcomes are clear and that people understand the
importance of their work and how it aligns with AUSTRAC’s goals.

Show leadership skills by providing impartial and forthright advice, challenging
constructively, taking responsibility, showing initiative, achieving goals, controlling
pressure, accepting challenges and acknowledging and learning from mistakes.

Provide strong management skills by considering long term issues, identifying critical
gaps, exploring new ideas, monitoring the business environment, seeking guidance
and advice and solving problems.

Manage outputs by establishing and achieving clear project plans, delegating,
seeking assistance as necessary, reviewing project performance, encouraging
continuous improvement and remaining flexible and responsive.

Manage teams by identifying and utilising specialist expertise, talents and knowledge
whilst contributing own expertise to achieve outputs and outcomes. Foster the team
by agreeing clear performance standards, dealing promptly with underperformance
and providing praise and productive feedback.

Contribute to an environment of information sharing, relationship building, proactive
assistance, client service, involvement, consultation, collaboration, diversity and
empowerment.

Show strong communication skills by confidently presenting messages, seeking to
understand others, clearing up misunderstandings and negotiating persuasively.

Adhere to APS Values and Code of Conduct.
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