Advisor, People Connect – Australian Financial Security Authority
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770726
- Agency: Australian Financial Security Authority
- Job Title: Advisor, People Connect
- Position Number: 31695
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Friday 10 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT, Adelaide SA
- Future Merit Locations: Adelaide, Canberra
- Salary: $91,119 – $98,409
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible;Hybrid (On Site, Flexible and Hybrid arrangements available)
About Australian Financial Security Authority
AFSA is an executive agency within the Treasury portfolio that works to maintain confidence in Australia’s personal insolvency,
personal property securities, and criminal asset management systems, supporting a strong and resilient credit framework. Its
regulatory responsibilities are delivered under key legislation, including the Bankruptcy Act 1966, the Personal Property Securities
Act 2009, and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. AFSA is committed to continuous improvement and stakeholder trust through
collaboration and engagement. To support this, it has established a Consumer Consultative Panel to enable constructive dialogue
with consumer and community representatives and values the expertise of community and consumer organisations, particularly in
frontline services, advocacy, education, and research. AFSA offers an inclusive, flexible workplace that supports diversity,
wellbeing, and work–life balance. Roles are available across our offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth,
and Sydney, and may be full-time or part-time. Employees benefit from strong career development opportunities, flexible work
arrangements, competitive remuneration, generous leave entitlements, study assistance and learning and development
opportunities, and a Christmas–New Year shutdown.
Duties
- Act as an initial point of contact for People Connect, managing and triaging enquiries to
- ensure timely, accurate and consistent responses.
- Manage workflows and competing priorities to meet service standards and business needs.
- Deliver end-to-end HR processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a high standard of
- service delivery.
- Exercise sound judgement in providing accurate, evidence-based advice on routine to
- moderately complex people management matters.
- Apply policies, procedures and legislative frameworks to deliver practical, compliant
- solutions.
- Identify and escalate complex, sensitive or high-risk matters as required.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Engage with business areas to understand workforce needs and provide client-focused
- support.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, tailoring messaging to audience and context
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and service delivery.
- Contribute to the implementation of people initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Use data and insights to monitor workflows, identify trends and support evidence-based
- decision making.
- Work collaboratively within People Connect to deliver integrated services.
- Share knowledge and contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment.
- All duties will be performed in accordance with:
- the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles
- WHS obligations, taking responsibility for own health and safety and that of others
- AFSA’s risk management framework and relevant legislation, including guiding others to
- identify and mitigate foreseeable risks.
- Qualifications, accreditations and experience
- Qualifications in human resource management or a related discipline, or equivalent
- demonstrated experience, are highly desirable. Membership with the Australian Human
- Resources Institute is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to provide accurate, evidence-based advice and reporting on a range of
- people management matters, including sensitive or complex issues.
- Proven experience in applying HR policies, procedures, and legislative frameworks to deliver
- practical and compliant outcomes.
- Experience managing competing priorities, triaging requests, and delivering work within
- agreed timeframes and quality standards.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build relationships,
- communicate effectively, and respond to client needs.
- Experience contributing to process improvement, service delivery, or HR initiatives within a
- team-based environment.
- Why join us?
- At AFSA, you will enjoy:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution (15.4%)
- A modern, flexible working environment
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options and variable start/finish times
- where appropriate
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome
- applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
- backgrounds, and people with disability. We support all employees to balance work, family, and
- personal commitments through flexible working options.
Eligibility / Notes
- This role is open only to Australian citizens.
- The successful candidate must either hold, or be willing to obtain, a . Baseline security clearance
- All employees undergo a mandatory police records check.
- Please note that if you have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency and your
- redundancy period has not expired, you may not be eligible for employment.
- How to apply
- Applications close Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.
How to Apply
Position Contact People Connect, N/A
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.afsa.gov.au/current-vacancies
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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