Human Resources Advisor

This role is a maternity leave maximum term contract in the People, Quality, and Safety (PQS) Team. The Human Resources (HR) team provides leadership in the development and provision of HR strategies and practices that position Melbourne City Mission (MCM) as an employer of choice in the sector.  The team provides expertise, leadership, and support to MCM’s operational programs across a range of areas.  The Human Resources Advisor supports service areas to effectively operate and deliver their core business through quality people leadership and management, by providing quality HR advisory and support services.

We are looking for someone who can support MCM group by:

• Providing generalist HR advice and support to managers and employees in relation to recruitment, employment changes, remuneration, probationary periods, performance management, and employee relations
• Contribute to the strategic goals of the PQS team, particularly in relation to the development of the employer value proposition and engagement goals
• Effectively interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and MCM policies & procedures to provide sound advice to managers and employees
• Consulting with hiring managers to develop and implement innovative and targeted attraction strategies and providing dedicated support to programs experiencing high volume recruitment or low applicant response rates
• Supporting and advising line managers to effectively manage performance matters (including probation management) to appropriate outcomes
• Supporting the People team in providing analysis for enterprise agreement negotiations
• Supporting monthly and quarterly reporting activities, including employee surveys, monthly recruitment, absenteeism and turnover 
• Making timely and accurate notifications to reportable conduct schemes and bodies (arising from workplace incidents)
• Identifying and contributing to process improvement to create business efficiencies and improve user experience for stakeholders
• Driving improvement opportunities in Human Resources information systems content and design and building continual subject matter expertise and superuser status

• MCM is a Diversity Council of Australia recognised Inclusive Employer
• Attractive salary Packaging benefits
• High performing environment with a culture of continuous improvement
• Rewards Gateway - Reward, Recognition and Employee Discounts (Bravo!)

• Minimum of 5-years generalist HR knowledge and experience in providing advisory services (tertiary qualifications in a related discipline desirable)
• Ability to understand and interpret enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation
• Written and verbal communication to effectively engage others, manage conflict and negotiate appropriate outcomes
• An understanding of and experience with performance management, investigating complaints, grievances and allegations
• An understanding of best practice recruitment and retention strategies and trends
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• National Police check
• Working with Children check  (optional)
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 14 May 2024 ,so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  For assistance with your application please email: ***********@mcm.org.au

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.