Location: Brisbane or Canberra

About Us

Established in 2019, Fortem Australia is the nation’s leading support organisation dedicated to enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and their families. Our mission is to support the wellbeing of first responders and their families. We provide a rich ecosystem of services, including psychology and counselling, career management, and social connection activities, all designed to foster resilience and support those who serve.

Our Vision

We strive for a future where every first responder and their family achieves their best possible mental health, receiving the support they need throughout their service and beyond.

Why Join Us?

At Fortem, we take a whole-person and whole-community approach to wellbeing, which applies to our staff just as much as it does to our clients. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Leave, including Wellbeing, Study, and Birthday Leav
• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• End-of-Year Gifted Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Opportunity

The HR and Governance Coordinator is responsible for managing human resources functions and ensuring effective governance practices within the organisation. This role involves overseeing employee relations, recruitment, compliance, policy development, and board support. This role will be a 12 months fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Administer the recruitment and onboarding process to attract and retain high-quality talent.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
• Employee Relations: Collaborate with managers to manage employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts fairly and consistently.
• Training and Development: Coordinate and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance management processes, including goal setting and professional development planning.

Governance:

• Board Support: Coordinate, prepare, and distribute board meeting agendas, minutes, and documentation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate governance standards.
• Policy Maintenance: Maintain and update the organisation's governance policies, procedures, and Constitution.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Legal Adherence: Ensure adherence to employment laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Audits and Risk Management: Conduct regular audits and support the development and implementation of risk management strategies.

Skills and Experience

• Background in executive support for senior leadership with strong skills in the MS Office suite.
• Experience with Xero is highly desirable.
• Exceptional relationship and communication skills with a high level of discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative role or related field; payroll experience is highly regarded.
• Previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.

A position description is attached.