Human Resources Administration Officer/Advisor

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

The role:

St John WA is currently seeking Human Resources Administration Officer/Advisor based in our Belmont office on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the People Services Business Partner, you will provide advice and assistance to St John WA management and employees, through the application of administrative process and the provision of general advice to managers, employees and volunteers, interpreted from industrial instruments, policy and procedure. This role is ideal for someone who has a passion for Human Resources and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders in a collaborative and fast-paced team.

Some of the responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a consultative advisory service to line management and employees in relation to a range of People matters, including interpretation of relevant employee agreements/awards, policies, procedures and legislation and contract development.
• Support the resolution of grievances and complaints within the organisation in relation to collective or individual matters, in accordance with policies, processes and under the direction of the People Services Business Partner.
• Influence managers and other stakeholders to promote consistent application of the organisation’s standards and expectations to ensure fair and equitable treatment through the application of policies and procedures.
• Aid the coordination of case management for employee matters to ensure compliance with applicable industrial instruments, policies, procedures and statutory provisions to support the resolution of issues.
• Support process and policy development, compliance and improvement.
• Oversee termination and exit interview processes.
• Maintain human resource records and ensure the standard of documentation and associated processes are accessible in appropriate formats. 

Skills and Attributes required:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to interpret and provide advice relating to employment contracts, awards/agreements and Human Resources/industrial relations legislation.
• Demonstrated capacity to build positive working relationships and communicate at all levels across a diverse demographic of stakeholders that ensures successful outcomes.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources management, psychology or training and development (desirable).

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness bonus
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate Uniform
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact *******@stjohnwa.com.au or on (08) 9334 1***

Applications close on Thursday 30th May at 11:55pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.

St John may begin the shortlisting process prior to the closing date.