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People & Capability Business Partner

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
  • Join a growing not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of women, girls & families
  • Based in modern offices in LaTrobe St Melbourne & WFH available
  • Full time contract until Feb 2022
  • $92,259 - $96,330 + super & generous salary packaging benefits

The People & Capability Business Partner will form part of a dynamic and talented team of HR professionals and report to the General Manager - People & Capability. This position will be responsible for consulting with leaders and providing effective HR advice and quality services in relation to workforce planning, employee lifecycle, employee relations, performance management, remuneration, conflict resolution and emerging HR issues.

Good Shepherd

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

  1. Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor’s degree) in a human resources management related discipline, including human resources, behavioural psychology, business, social science or organisation development (mandatory)
  2. Solid generalist human resources experience in a similar position
  3. Previous human services related experience in not-for-profit and/or nongovernment (NGO) organisations (preferred)
  4. Good experience resolving complex and diverse employee relations matters
  5. Good knowledge of workplace and employment related legislation and regulation, policy and practice
  6. Good knowledge of leading practice human resource practices e.g. Rainbow Tick Accreditation
  7. Proven high level of analysis and complex problem solving
  8. Willingness to be proactive and help others, contribution to the continuous improvement of a positive, collaborative and effective work environment
  9. Outstanding verbal and written communication, ability to relate meaningfully to people at all levels and ability to explain complex technical matters clearly and succinctly
  10. A satisfactory National Police Check
  11. A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
  12. A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

  • Salary packaging (which can add up to $18,000 in tax-free pay per year)
  • Paid study leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
  • Additional purchased annual leave
  • Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
  • Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please see attached or visit our website.

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

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