Join a Team Making a Real Difference!

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a meaningful impact in your community? At Cara, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives. We’re on the lookout for compassionate, dedicated, and driven people to join our team.

What you’ll do

• Provide advice in workplace relations matters including the interpretation and practical application of relevant legislation, policies, employment contracts and industrial instruments such as Enterprise Agreements and Awards.
• Analysis and identification of risks, initiatives, trends and contemporary best practices.
• Coach and support the leadership team in complex industrial and employee relations matters, including grievances, formal complaint management and disciplinary matters.
• Guide and provide resources to the HR team broadly across day to day case management.
• Manage and guide industrial negotiations and responses to industrial disputation or other critical business risks.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and representing organisations at industrial commissions/tribunals.
• Ability to develop and execute IR strategies and initiatives delivering improved business performance and outcomes including Enterprise Bargaining strategies.
• Experienced in complex IR case management including performance management and discipline and conducting investigations.
• Familiarity working in complex unionised environments, ideally within the community services industry.
• Strong people skills to engage, inspire, influence, build trust, coach, and facilitate growth.
• Robust conceptual, analytic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively, resolving issues constructively and devising appropriate solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or Business will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary package on offer.
• $15,900 tax free per year through salary packaging included.
• $2,650 tax free per year on meals and entertainment available.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Program.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives every day.

Who we are

Cara is proud to be South Australia’s leading disability service provider. Our purpose driven team is committed to providing support that empowers people with a disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities.

We strive to make a difference everyday - the people we support, our team and our communities. By joining our team, you are not only stepping into a great career opportunity, but you are also part of something bigger.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and are ready to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join a team that values compassion, diversity, and the power of community.

For a confidential discussion, please contact recruitment on 8243 5000.