Employment Opportunity – Human Resource Manager (SBD163,764 – 187,908).

Closing date for applications: Open of Business 20 Nov 2023

The Australian High Commission (AHC) invites applications for the position of Human Resource Manager in our Corporate Team. This is position will provide high level support to the First Secretary – Corporate and Counsellor and Consul-General on a range of management issues, liaise with local authorities and other relevant parties to provide advice on Labor relation matters, manage locally engaged staff (LES) salaries and other related payments and benefits in accordance with LES Conditions of Service.

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to manage, interpret and advise on a range of personnel and administrative matters with respect and sensitivity.
2. High attention to detail and experience working with Microsoft Excel to process payroll and update personnel records.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage a small team, prioritize, work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve results.
4. Good communication skills in written and spoken English and Pidgin.
5. High level of initiative and ability to build networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Applications must include:

• Current CV/Resume with details of experience in the field of HR management.
• 1–2 page statement addressing the selection criteria above

• Names and contact details of two work-related referees

  The applications will be assessed on the basis of CV, statement of claims against the selection criteria, interview, and referee comments.

Note on Statement of claims against selection criteria

Your statement of claims against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application and should be presented in a concise and focused manner. In addressing the selection criteria, you should use specific examples of work you have done, describing how you have contributed to a process or an outcome, and how this relates to the criteria you are addressing.

The position is for a full-time contract for two years, with the ability to become ongoing with good performance at the end of the initial contract. The remuneration package includes the outlined salary and a housing safety net of SBD20,000 per annum.

Applications can be emailed to honiara.recruitment@dfat.gov.au or hand delivered to:
Australian High Commission – Chancery Office
Crn of Hibiscus and Mud Alley, Honiara

Closing date for applications: OOB 20 Nov 2023. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.