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Senior Manager - People & Culture

ReachOut Australia

About ReachOut

ReachOut is the most-accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. Our trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

ReachOut is in an exciting phase of the organisation’s development. We are undertaking a major service design and innovation program that will help shape the future of youth digital mental health services in Australia.

About the role and you

During this important growth phase, the organisation is increasing its focus on the design and implementation of strategic people and culture initiatives, required to successfully deliver ReachOut’s new service vision and organisational strategy.

An experienced senior People & Culture professional, the successful candidate will play a critical role in driving business outcomes by developing and executing high quality people focused programs and initiatives, along with delivering key people functions including Engagement, Remuneration and Benefits, Employee Relations, Workplace Health & Safety, Performance and Talent Acquisition.

This position requires a contemporary human resource professional with strategic capability, and a strong partnership and delivery approach. You’ll have a people-centric approach with proven experience developing and implementing programs to manage the full employee lifecycle.

To be successful in the role, you need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent, coupled with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
  • Strategic thinker, with the ability to plan for future needs
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing Human Resource strategies, policies, processes, and frameworks that support the delivery of strategic organisational objectives
  • Ability to coach and advise on all HR matters within an organisation experiencing continued growth
  • Current knowledge of Employment Law and WHS policies
  • Experience in the effective management of staff and the ability to collaborate and build successful relationships with key stakeholders
  • A passion for building capability and formally coaching managers into exceptional people leaders
  • A good understanding of and experience with Change Management methodologies and thinking
  • Experience implementing programs while working with flexible teams, where team members may work from home regularly or have variable arrangements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Able to relate to staff at various levels, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, resilient and adaptable with a growth mindset (willing to jump in and try new things) and keen to learn and share knowledge
  • Comfortable operating in a fast paced, agile environment

What ReachOut can offer you

  • An immediate start in February
  • Being part of a creative and supportive for-purpose organisation with an exciting and innovative strategy
  • A great work-life balance through flexible work arrangements to support family and community responsibilities
  • A strong culture that celebrates inclusivity and diversity.

You can find out more about this role and ReachOut at: https://about.au.reachout.com/join-the-team

We are a mental health organisation and it is important to let you know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship or trauma when working at ReachOut. We really encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for this role. An EAP is available to support staff.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia permanently.

How to apply

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