Join Our Team!

We are looking for someone who shares the values of Mentis Assist to be an integral part of the Corporate Services team and lead the Human Resources functions of our organisation.

On Offer

• Join a value driven organisation making positive impact
• Dedicated professional workforce, purpose driven and collaborative environment
• Supportive work culture emphasising self-accountability and effective decision making
• Generous salary packaging options per ATO guidelines
• Part Time (0.8 FTE; 4 days per week)
• Salary Guide: circa $50.00 per hour
• Frankston or Mornington location

About Us

Mentis Assist is a leading not-for-profit Community Managed Mental Health Service (CMMHS) established in 1987. We specialise in supporting individuals with severe mental health conditions by delivering flexible, recovery-oriented services. Our mission is to enable people to lead meaningful lives by enhancing their health, independence, and social participation.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership in human resource matters and manage all aspects of the employee life cycle
• Advise and assist managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and ensure appropriate salary grading and remuneration are applied
• Ensure pre-employment checks are undertaken and develop orientation processes and systems
• Coordinate employee training requirements
• Work with program leaders to develop and implement performance appraisal systems
• Report on human resource activities including workforce planning
• Manage Workcover claims and employee return to work plan after injury
• Supervise, support and direct the Administration Officer responsible for human resources support

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline, postgraduate diploma or certificate in training and assessment or adult learning
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a community services environment
• Excellent working knowledge of employment law and standards and workplace awards and agreements
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to develop strong networks and liaise with external stakeholders
• Demonstration of high level of professional and ethical behaviour within an organisational setting
• Ability to work with IT systems such as human resource and learning platforms, and a high level of ability with Microsoft packages

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening checks
• Right to work in Australia
• Current Victorian drivers licence and ability to undertake travel as required

Application Process

Applicants will need to view the attached Position Description also available on our website, which details Key Selection Criteria. It can be accessed via www.mentisassist.org.au/work-with-us/current-vacancies. 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria in a separate cover letter will not be considered.

For further information please contact Corey Mrnjavac, Director of Corporate Services on 03 5970 5000, email [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resource, Learning and Development Manager - Frankston / Mornington enquiry via EthicalJobs, or visit our website www.mentisassist.org.au.

Apply now! We will interview suitable applicants upon receipt of applications.

Mentis Assist is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including those with a lived experience of mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those with mental health challenges.