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People & Culture Business Partner

Job Title: People & Culture Business Partner
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 896518
Contact Name: Monique Marten
Contact Email: moniquem@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: September 25, 2024 17:00

Job Description

About the company

Awabakal operates on the lands of the Awabakal, Worimi, Mindaribba, Biraban, Bahtabah and Wonnarua people and comprises of Awabakal Limited, Awabakal Enterprises and Awabakal Pre Schools, employing over 150 dedicated team members. 

The organisations’ primary focus is to advance the wellbeing of their community, and this is provided through a range of services including, medical and healthcare, wellbeing and mental health programs, support for their elders and vulnerable community members, family services and housing.   

About the position 

The position will partner closely with Awabakal’s CEO and provide HR guidance and recommendation to help the continued growth and success of the workforce and culture.

About the opportunity

This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your passion for purposeful work and generalist human resources experience and join a committed and passionate team and organisation. 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 and help build capability, empowering and developing the workforce.

The People & Culture Business Partner works in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and will be a part of the 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.

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation/policy.

  • Highly developed relationship building skills.

  • Creating and supporting management deliver an effective and consistent performance management framework.

  • Helping to cultivate and model a strong and positive workplace culture.

  • Identifying training needs and helping devise and facilitate appropriate training.

  • Maintenance of the HR documentation.

  • Preparation and analysis of HR statistical data for reporting.

  • Experience working in a Not-For-Profit or Community Sector is desirable.

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.

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.

  • Working knowledge of WHS legislation in relation to return to work and workers compensation legislative requirements.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. 

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Monique Marten on moniquem@peoplefusion.com.au or 02 4927 2032 for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.