Senior HR Advisor (Reporting & Data)

Job no: 493868
Work type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra
Classification: DHA Level 6

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.  

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members. 

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our website or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

The Human Resources (HR) function sits within the Enabling Services Group and provides strategic and operational people services to support Defence Housing Australia’s organisational objectives. HR works in partnership with business areas to build organisational capability, support workforce sustainability, and enable high performance across DHA.

HR is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end people services, including workforce planning, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, remuneration and conditions, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and work health and safety. The function also provides advice on industrial and employment frameworks, including the DHA Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation, ensuring compliance and sound governance.

The HR team play a key role in supporting organisational change, leadership capability, and a positive workplace culture, providing contemporary, customer‑focused HR solutions that are aligned with DHA’s strategic priorities and values.

About the role

The Senior HR Advisor (Reporting & Data) is a key role within the HR team and is responsible for delivering high-quality workforce reporting, data analysis and insights to support evidence-based decision-making across DHA.

The role leads the development, assurance and interpretation of workforce data and reporting, supporting governance, compliance, and strategic workforce planning.

While the role works closely with payroll function and leverages payroll data, it is not primarily responsible for payroll processing or delivery.

Note: applications are encouraged from suitably qualified applicants from other locations.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance and flexible working options
• A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
• Career progression and opportunities
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website. 

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

For more information about the role, click View Candidate Information Pack button below.

Applications close: 11:55pm AEST Monday 29 June 2026. Any questions? Please contact Erin Burke, HR Services Manager T: 0481 055 316 E: Erin.Burke@dha.gov.au     

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

The current role is based in Canberra. In future, the role may be performed from an office location where DHA has a HR Footprint, such as in Adelaide and Brisbane.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

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