About Specialised Assistance School for Youth (SASY)

SASY's vision is to create a caring environment, where disengaged young people, with complex needs, are reconnected through holistic educational experiences that improve wellbeing and reignite their interest in learning.

Established in 2016, SASY caters for students in Years 8-12 whose needs are better met by learning structures that may not be available in all mainstream schools. As a non-government school, SASY follows the national curriculum and SACE.

We are a growing independent secondary school with a key focus on trauma informed practices and wellbeing as fundamental principles in working with vulnerable and disengaged youth.

SASY is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement effective human resource frameworks, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that SASY can attract, retain, develop, and manage a highly engaged and committed work force.

The Manager, Human Resources works with the CE and SASY Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to identify, develop and implement solutions across a range of human resource functions including workforce planning, managing for performance, industrial relations, work, health and wellbeing, organisational design, organisational development, and staff development.

The Manager, Human Resources in partnership with the SLT, also develops and implements key change management strategies and services to improve staff and business performance and to develop a positive organisational culture.

This role is a 0.8 FTE.

Skills and experience

To suit the role at SASY you will:

• Demonstrate compassion, patience and innovation to inspire students to achieve important learning and personal milestones.
• Be able to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and members of the broader school community.
• Be flexible and creative when interacting with young people.
• Have experience working collaboratively within a multi-discipline team.
• Be highly organised with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment.

Previous experience and relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous.

In addition, you will need:

• Current Working with Children check
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass Certificate
• Current First Aid certificate

For more information, please email Nic Pellegrini and [email protected], using the subject line: Manager, Human Resources enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

SASY is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.