Job Description
Meaningful work supporting positive change in the community
9 day 70 hour fortnight, open to part time 4 days per week
Flexible working, well being allowance and a passionate team!
About the company
Carrie’s Place provides domestic and family violence and homelessness services to vulnerable people in the Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Dungog, and Upper Hunter Valley regions. Carrie’s Place is a safe place for all and has helped change the lives of many in their 40-year history. Located in East Maitland, Carrie’s Place services are underpinned by the values of social justice. Their philosophies are based on feminism and human rights and their focus is person centered, based on a strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion and capacity building.
About the opportunity
This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your passion for purposeful work and generalist human resources experience in a role supporting a committed and passionate team. In this role, you will provide support on key human resources activities to management and staff to effectively contribute towards the organisation’s vision and purpose of supporting zero tolerance towards violence and homelessness. Carrie’s Place team of 50+ deliver person-centred programs aimed at empowering vulnerable people who may have experienced domestic violence and other forms of trauma and abuse.
The Human Resources Specialist works in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and will be a part of the Carrie’s Place Leadership Team.
Key duties include:
Generalist HR support covering a range of day-to-day employee enquiries concerning conditions of employment.
Provide guidance, coaching and support to hiring managers regarding end-to-end recruitment including onboarding and offboarding.
Support the Return-to-Work program in relation to relevant legislative requirements.
Provide advice and support to the management team on policies and procedures.
Maintenance of the HRIS (Employment Hero).
Preparation and analysis of HR statistical data and dashboards for reporting.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised, reliable, and engaging HR professional who is confident, respectful, and authentic in their interactions and communication with the team. You will embody the Carrie’s Place values based on feminism and human rights and will be passionate about diversity and inclusion.
In addition, we are seeking:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources.
2 years plus experience in a similar role, not-for-profit experience will be advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation/policy.
High level of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, approachable and articulate.
Well developed computer skills including using the Microsoft suite of products at an advanced level and database management skills. Experience using Employment Hero will be highly regarded.
Working knowledge of WHS legislation in relation to return to work and workers compensation legislative requirements.
Benefits
Carrie’s Place offers the benefit of a 9-day fortnight (70 hour working fortnight) and a wellbeing allowance plus flexible working. As Carrie’s Place is a not-for-profit organisation this position also has the benefit of salary sacrificing up to $15,900, increasing the overall salary package.
How to apply
To learn more about the key responsibilities and company culture of this opportunity, please contact Monique Marten on 02 4927 2032 or Chelsea Farrar on 02 4927 2027 for a confidential discussion.
Please submit your application with a cover letter and tell us about your interest in the role and how your experience relates to the position. More information about the role can be found on our website.
Please don’t delay your application as we will commence interviews immediately.
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