Director, People and Communications

About Us

The NBA is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with the Commonwealth and all State and Territory governments and other responsible parties to ensure that Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate, and affordable.

Job Context

The Director, People and Communications will provide strategic advice to the NBA Chief Executive, Senior Management Group, and the broader NBA. The Director is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Human Resources (HR), learning and development, and communications functions and accountable for the delivery of associated activities and outcomes.

The NBA is looking for a highly motivated and innovative leader with organisational agility, high level emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels. You will have deep knowledge and experience in HR management, excellent communication skills and an ability to advance the agency’s communications and learning and development services. This role requires a strategic leader with business acumen and a track record of operational delivery.

Primary Job Purpose

The duties and responsibilities of this position will require you to:

• Provide effective leadership and management of the NBA People and Communications function, including delivery of associated activities, services and projects;

• Provide strategic input into organisational strategy and culture as part of the senior management group;

• Proactively engage and collaborate with the senior executive, senior management and the wider NBA, and build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practice HR and communication policies and services;

• Manage the work performance and development of team members;

• Prepare quality papers, briefs, presentations and correspondence;

• Assist in the facilitation of organisational change processes, and encourage the promotion of innovation and a culture of continuous improvement; and

• Manage shared services and service agreement arrangements, including the provision of payroll services to the NBA and the coordination of associated activities.

As a member of the senior management team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s overall governance arrangements, its strategic directions and broader organisational leadership.

How to Apply

If this opportunity appeals to you, submit your application to emmy.arthurson@blood.gov.au by 19 May 2024.

Your application should include: 

•    A 1000 word (maximum) cover letter.

•    A current CV, with a maximum of 3 pages; and

•    an NBA Cover Sheet.

Please contact 02 6151 5034 if you do not receive an email receipt within 3 days.

Employment Requirements

This is a Designated Security Assessed Position (DSAP) at Negative Vetting – Level 1. The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at this level. A loss of security clearance may result in termination of employment.

A merit pool of suitable applicants will be established which may be used to fill ongoing vacancies of same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date this vacancy was advertised in the Australian Public Service Employment Gazette.

The position may require some interstate travel.

Additional Notes

In recognition of the senior management responsibilities, the overall contribution expected and the work value of this position, the NBA will consider an Individual Flexibility Arrangement for the successful candidate which reflects the most appropriate overall remuneration package.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact Ben Noyen on 0492 191 800 or ben.noyen@blood.gov.au.