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Manager People and Performance - North Geelong

Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative

The role:

The Manager, People and Performance is a key senior leadership role for Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative. This role calls for an innovative HR professional experienced in working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) to lead a team responsible for the provision of culturally centred operational and strategic human resource functions for Wathaurong. This includes leadership and management of culturally centred industrial and employee relations, injury management, recruitment, learning and development, workforce planning, analytics, and reporting aligned with the ACCO context.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification and membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute would be well regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience in, and knowledge of, the development, implementation and management of Human Resource Management strategy, policy, governance, and risk management frameworks, preferably gained in a public/community sector environment including demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HRM practices.
  • High-level capability in the provision of technical HR/IR expertise, and in leading and motivating a team of professionals, including setting team objectives, assigning team priorities, managing performance standards for individuals, and creating a positive workplace culture.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and a record of achievement in generating practical and innovative solutions to support organisational objectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and sustain strong business partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to gain cooperation and influence views.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of HR reports and analytics.
  • Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills, including proven ability to negotiate a solution to a problem with multiple parties.

*A police check, Working with Children Card and current driver’s licence are required for all positions.

About Us

The name Wathaurong (Wada-Wurrung) is a recognised tribe (community) which consisted of some 25 clans (family groups) that formed part of the Kulin Nation of Aboriginal people.

The traditional boundaries of the Wathaurong people span the coastline from the Werribee River to Lorne peninsula and traverse inland in a north westerly direction towards Ballarat. The Wathaurong people have lived within these regions for more than 25,000 years.

As custodians of the Wathaurong lands, we are committed to working together to provide a secure future for our community by upholding the dignity of our ancestors; respecting our Elders and instilling a sense of cultural pride and belonging for our children and children’s children.

The Co-operative provides a range of services including; family and community services, support to young people, justice support services; cultural services, and health services. Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd is the largest employer of Aboriginal people within the Geelong region.

Applications from candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged.

Position Descriptions are available from www.wathaurong.org.au/careers-with-us.

Enquiries should be emailed directly to Mark Shaw on: [email protected], using the subject line: Manager People and Performance enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Alternatively you can contact Mark Shaw via phone if you would like to discuss the position in further detail on: mobile: 0412 371 722.

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