• Hands-on HR role in one of Australia’s leading housing services
• Broad range of responsibilities
• Collaborative team environment and great workplace culture

One line statement: A generalist role providing support, developing and implementing all aspects of Unison’s Human Resources (HR) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) functions.

Would you like to work for a leading housing services provider? If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued, then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison is a not for profit organisation that provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria, including social housing, affordable housing, private rental, transitional housing and owners corporation services.

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, but that a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community.

We provide affordable housing, and work to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for people who have previously been homeless, by helping to create communities around them. Unison also assists over 3000 people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, you will work closely with the Executive team to drive people related strategies and operational HR advice. This role will be pivotal in guiding Unison in the next stages of employee development. This position will require you to work with coworkers and focus on supporting Unison to implement a strategic approach to human resources operational functions and developments that positively influence Unison's profile, culture and overall performance.

You will possess a can-do attitude, strong work ethic and the highest levels of professional integrity

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes;
• Provide advice on and assist management with employee/industrial relations issues;
• Establish and implement Unison’s employee training program;
• Implement the OHS management system and ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Be in consultation with relevant managers, manage all aspects of the recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, including advertising, collating and distributing applications to managers, organising interviews, inducting new recruits and conducting exit interviews.
• Provide Knowledge and expertise in HR strategy and workforce development

• Continually identify employee training needs based on legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements and internal needs.

• Manage the implementation of new HR and OHS policies, procedures and related documentation, including consultation with employees as required by law and preparation of communication materials to managers and employees

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in a Generalist HR role (Experience within the non-profit community sector(desirable).

• Tertiary qualification in HR

• Proven experience in workplace relations, including the ability to interpret awards, agreements and contracts, complemented by a thorough understanding of current employment legislation
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and work autonomously
• Be able to liaise professionally and confidently with stakeholders
• High regard for confidentiality and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills in all Microsoft programs

• Extremely high attention to detail

On Offer

• Ongoing, Full-time position
• Annual Remuneration package of $90,437 (including super, salary packaging and annual leave loading)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling

This position will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will review applications as they come in so if you meet the requirements of this role, please APPLY immediately. OR We will review applications after the closing date.

Prior applicants are not to apply.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Unison is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of the application outcome.

*** Recruitment Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by our Unison People and team. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

A position description is attached.