Our story

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) was founded in 1987 to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee background who have experienced torture or other traumatic events. We have worked with over 100,000 people from more than 70 different communities and are recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery.

Your impact

At Foundation House, our Human Resources team strive to foster a supportive, positive, safe and productive workforce. We believe this culture is what enables the organisation to successfully fulfil its purpose and vision within our communities. As an experienced leader you'll engage, support and motivate the team to deliver across all aspects of HR.

Our Human Resources Manager uses their specialist skills to build and maintain collaborative partnerships between the HR team and managers across the agency, understanding the unique operational needs of each and supporting with their development.

Being a subject matter expert, the Human Resources Manager will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that HR plans and objectives align with organisational strategic objectives.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Human Resources who is committed to leading a successful HR team and function for a growing, community focused organisation. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Corporate Services, you'll engage with senior leadership to collaborate on strategic objectives, whilst also executing on all aspects of HR operational matters.

In this role your activities will include:

• Leading, managing, engaging, developing and effectively supporting the HR team
• Developing and implementing the HR Strategy and operational plans
• Providing operational guidance, setting priorities and supporting the day-to-day workload management of the HR team
• Planning and implementing HR initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership and management capability to elevate staff performance and strengthen organisational sustainability
• Developing, implementing and maintaining a suite of HR policies and procedures that support Foundation House in implementing best practice HR and complying with all relevant legislation
• Providing timely, appropriate, accurate, best practice advice and insight to mangers regarding their teams
• Ensuring the correct application of the Enterprise Agreement and compliance with the Award and legislative instruments
• Supporting leaders to cultivate a safe, respectful, positive and productive workplace culture

This role can be part-time (0.8 EFT) or full-time (1.0 EFT), is an ongoing position and is based in our Brunswick offices with flexible working options available.

What you'll need

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the following key selection criteria:

• Formal tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or relevant discipline
• Prior experience in successfully leading an HR Function and managing an HR team
• Able to demonstrate a history of effectively supporting managers, staff and senior leadership across all functions of HR (operational and strategic)
• Strong knowledge and deep understanding of applicable legislation including the Fair Work Act, work health and safety and equal opportunity legislation
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate messages and build rapport with a variety of audiences
• Highly organised and responsive to organisational and staff needs
• Strong digital skills and proficient across a range of Microsoft applications

In return

You will be rewarded with:

• an attractive annual remuneration package, $126,246 + superannuation + leave loading (pro-rata applies if part-time)
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people's lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Foundation House is an inclusive employer

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

Read more about our history on our website here.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page.

Please note, applications will be considered as they are received.

For enquiries, please contact Siobhan O'Mara, General Manager Corporate Services on 03 9389 8900 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Manager Human Resources enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia. 

A position description is attached.