the opportunity

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

This generalist HRBP role is key contact point for staff in Canberra and regional NSW and works closely with supervisors and managers on all aspects of human resources. The HRBP is responsible for building strong relationships across multiple sites and the timely delivery of HR operational services, including the planning and execution of key HR projects and supporting recruitment, WH&S and employee relations.

A key role that is hands on and autonomous, this is an opportunity to work in a community focussed organisation and make a difference both strategically and operationally and would suit an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in their career.

The role:

• Acts as a point of contact for all HR services across all RACR sites.
• Reports to the Director – HR and supervises the HR Officer role.
• Provides specialised advice and support to staff, supervisors and manager on HR Operations, Work, Health and Safety, Performance Management, Training and Development, Enterprise Agreement interpretation and application and HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Coordinates all recruitment activities and manages the on-boarding and induction process for all new employees.
• Reviews, develops and updates HR/ WH&S policies, processes and related documents by applying specialised expertise and undertaking appropriate research.

Experience and attributes suitable candidates would bring to the role include:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in generalist HR and interpreting employment related legislation and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultural communities and knowledge of issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and communities, and LGBTIQ communities.
• Demonstrated supervisory and team engagement experience in a culturally diverse environment, with an ability to coach and mentor staff, to prioritise workloads and to lead the team to deliver on challenging objectives in a timely manner.

For a full list of selection criteria and duties, a position description is attached.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Wagga Wagga, NSW or Deakin, ACT. Flexible work arrangements are available.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

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For further information about the position or application process, please contact Director Human Resources, on 02 6229 2413 or by email at [email protected], using the subject line: Human Resources Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.