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• Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing
• Based at Richmond
• $117,727.67 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey House Victoria:

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to provide leadership and expertise across the full HR function, providing both strategic and operational advice and support to staff at all levels.

This role will have managerial responsibility of the HR team which comprises of a Human Resources Advisor and Human Resources Coordinator.

Prior experience in the NFP or AOD space will be highly advantageous!

Key areas of focus:

• Partnering
• Compliance
• HR Unit Development
• Workforce Development
• Occupational Health and Safety, Wellbeing and Work Cover

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Partnering with the organisation to deliver HR programs and initiatives that align with organisational needs and outcomes and to enhance service delivery outcomes.
• Advising the Executive and Managers on people management related issues and options, including performance management, remuneration and employment conditions.

• Provide specialist advice and guidance on high-level industrial matters including management of underperformance, misconduct, union matters, and other grievances, including support with writing disciplinary letters.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing the preparation of contracts of employment for all employees and OHV’s recruitment and induction processes
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing HR policies, procedures, and practices, and the identification of enhancements or new policies and procedures.
• Providing leadership and professional development opportunities to the HR team, flexibly responding to staff needs, and giving and receiving support and constructive feedback
• Providing advice to the Workforce Development Manager to ensure that capability requirements within the organisation are met through ongoing workforce, career and succession planning, recruitment and talent management. This includes supporting appropriate training and development activities, in line with program and organisational requirements, individual development plans and relevant guidelines.
• Providing oversight and advice on Work Health and Safety Related matters.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Key Selection Criteria:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate HR professional to partner with the organisation to deliver people management solutions that enhance service delivery outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following:

• Degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline, with 8-10 + years relevant experience.
• Extensive experience working in a generalist HR role in a medium sized organisation of 200+ employees.
• A working understanding of the Employment Relations Framework and Industrial Awards.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing organisational policies and position descriptions.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and partner with others to implement effective and timely solutions to workplace problems.
• Proactive with demonstrated ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, design, implement and review policies and related practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft documentation and correspondence.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to coordinate workplace health and safety practices.
• Attention to detail with strong work ethic.
• Diplomacy, business acumen and highly customer focused, with ability to maintain confidentiality and balance multiple perspectives.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your leadership capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project opportunities.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals.
• Flexible working arrangements such as, school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

Application information

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply directly via our ELMO careers website (applications via email will not be considered).

Applications should be addressed to Janet Beaumont and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Janet Beaumont Executive Manager Development People and Communications on, [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0438 383 655.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.