Human Resources Officer

selectability is a not-for-profit charity committed to improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.  

We provide and coordinate NDIS supports, offer clinical services and deliver government funded mental wellbeing, carer and youth support programs. 

We are one of the largest providers of mental health services across our diverse footprint – extending from Cairns to Rockhampton and Palm Island to Mount Isa … and growing. 

Our focus is always the individual and their goals and aspirations.

At selectability our values define what we stand for and how we work. 

We value: 

Commitment... Consumers, their goals and their rights are everything

Accountability... We take responsibility for our actions

Compassion... We understand and care deeply about our consumers 

Respect... We acknowledge that everyone is different and promote equal human rights

Integrity... We do the right thing even when no one is looking 

Innovation... We believe that every day is an opportunity to improve 

Positivity... We engender courage and passion for a better future

The Human Resources Officer will be required to coordinate HR activities across selectability’s Townsville footprint and is integral in supporting the General Manager, Team Leaders and other employees throughout this footprint.

Main Duties:

The Human Resources Officer key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recruitment for the teams, including:
• Placement of job adverts
• Candidate screening
• Coordinating interviews
• Guiding new starters through the onboarding process
• Preparing employment contracts
• Coordinating performance reviews
• Exiting employees
• Ensuring human resource compliance requirements are met
• Managing employee learning and competencies
• Providing support to leaders in performance management matters
• Managing grievances in a fair process

You will bring to the role:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Human Resources
• Sound understanding of the Fair Work Act and other relevant legislation
• Experience in community mental health (NDIS or aged care) is highly desirable
• Be extremely organised and efficient with an eye for detail
• Have well rounded administrative skills and experience
• Respect and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in having difficult conversions
• Proficient in Microsoft office suites of programs, including outlook, word, excel and teams
• Demonstrated experience in databases, experience in TRACCS and PageUp would be highly desirable
• Have a genuine interest in progressing your career in Human Resources

  Qualifications:

• Cert IV in Human Resources or above would be highly desirable
• Current drivers licence, with a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing)
• a current yellow card exemption or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (visit https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au to access this free module)
• to access this free module which takes 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete)

This is a full time position based in Townsville.

 We offer a range of benefits including:

• Renumeration of $48,396.40 - $76,272.04 plus super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• flexible working arrangements 
• Career pathways and opportunities for development
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information please contact Skye Davidson at ***********@selectability.com.au or 0417 0722 33