Who we are

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

The role

The Human Resources Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Human Resource Function and organisational development as a key member of Reconciliation Australia’s dedicated Corporate Services Team. In this position, you will deliver a broad range of Human Resource services across the organisation and be involved in various Human Resource and wider organisational development projects.

Reconciliation Australia is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills and a high level of attention to detail.

More information on the role is available in the position description.

About you

You thrive in a supportive team environment and are passionate about the vision of Reconciliation Australia. You bring a growth mindset to your work and are committed to ongoing improvement. You are an effective communicator with the ability to deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You are highly organised, responsive and work collaboratively with your fellow team members, while juggling competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Essential:

1. Commitment and willingness to learn about and contribute to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
2. Previous experience in a similar role, with exposure to Human Resource Administration, or Human Resource Project Coordination.
3. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and counsel staff.
4. Demonstrated capacity to utilise software to support HR outcomes (e.g. SharePoint, Asana, and ELMO).
5. Ability to work independently and take initiative but, also as an enthusiastic team player working collaboratively with other teams in Reconciliation Australia.
6. Must be reliable, flexible, and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
7. Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, business or equivalent.

Desirable:

1. Understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and issues, including the importance of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategy.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from all Australians, especially those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent as your cultural and lived experience is central to the work we do.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $87,000 – $97,000 + superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

A position description and Reconciliation Australia cover sheet is attached.