• Recruitment - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)
• Full time
• $80,000 – $90,000 per year

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 33 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us!

About the role

This is a maternity backfill role.

The Human Resources team (HR) provides support and advice to managers and staff on the full range of people management functions, such as recruitment, performance management, contract management and health and well-being.

The purpose of the Human Resources Officer position is to provide HR operational support across the employment life cycle as well as undertaking HR projects on an ad hoc basis. This role is achieved by delivering timely, professional, and proactive HR support services throughout the organisation, adding value and contributing to continuous improvements in the team and across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

Essential skills/experiences

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent organisational ability, sound judgement, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with willingness to take the initiative.

Desirable

• A qualification in Human Resources and /or lived experience in this field
• Experience in recruitment and onboarding
• An understanding of HRM Platforms (we use IntelliHR)
• A knowledge of Fair Work, National Employment Standards (NES) and current legislation
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g., Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, recently accredited as a Great Place To Work for the 2nd consecutive year.
• Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (see below) and leave loading.
• Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year.
• Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

About Salary Packaging

As a Public Benevolent Institute (PBI), we are able to offer generous tax concessions to our staff. For further information, please click here: https://www.salarypackagingplus.com.au/EmployeeServices/CategoriesAndBenefits#!/PBI&charities

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.

Please note we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/

Get in touch

If this sounds like you, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs and ask for the position description. 

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