Manager Human Resources

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

Manager, Human Resources – People and Culture

• 12 month position
• Full time role with part time also considered
• Based in Richmond close to a range of public transport with some onsite parking available

About the program

People and Culture is responsible for human resources, learning, practice and development, quality, governance, payroll, and the Jesuit identity of the organisation and is located at Central Office

About the role

Jesuit Social Services is currently seeking a Manager, Human Resources for a period of 12 months. This role partners with the organisation and is responsible for ensuring that policies and processes enable the effective and legally compliant management of staff and supports them to enact the organisation’s values and purpose.

This is a full-time role (part time will be considered), based at our Central Office in Richmond.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
2. HR generalist skills across the full range of an HR portfolio both strategic and operational including: industrial relations / employee relations, workforce planning, attraction, retention, recruitment, performance management, training and development, organisational culture, work health and safety and day to day human resources management
3. Experience in leadership at a senior level with demonstrated capacity to provide insightful and sound advice and to influence discussions and strategy.
4. Demonstrated understanding and technical capacity to comply with relative legislation with a broad understanding of HR policies and practices in a human services context.
5. Proven experience in implementing and supporting a consultative industrial relations environment in a national context and representing the organisation as required at hearings and conciliations.
6. Experience in the not-for-profit sector would be well regarded.

How to Apply

How to apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

• For further information please contact Manager, Human Resources and Payroll Kirsten Hill on 0417 456 737 or Kirsten.hill@jss.org.au.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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