Your impact
Our Human Resources Manager uses their specialist skills to build and maintain collaborative partnerships between the HR team and managers across the agency, understanding the unique operational needs of each and supporting with their development.
Being a subject matter expert, the Human Resources Manager will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that HR plans and objectives align with organisational strategic objectives.
About you
In this role your activities will include:
- Leading, managing, engaging, developing and effectively supporting the HR team
- Developing and implementing the HR Strategy and operational plans
- Providing operational guidance, setting priorities and supporting the day-to-day workload management of the HR team
- Planning and implementing HR initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership and management capability to elevate staff performance and strengthen organisational sustainability
- Developing, implementing and maintaining a suite of HR policies and procedures that support Foundation House in implementing best practice HR and complying with all relevant legislation
- Providing timely, appropriate, accurate, best practice advice and insight to mangers regarding their teams
- Ensuring the correct application of the Enterprise Agreement and compliance with the Award and legislative instruments
- Supporting leaders to cultivate a safe, respectful, positive and productive workplace culture
What you'll need
- Formal tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or relevant discipline
- Prior experience in successfully leading an HR Function and managing an HR team
- Able to demonstrate a history of effectively supporting managers, staff and senior leadership across all functions of HR (operational and strategic)
- Strong knowledge and deep understanding of applicable legislation including the Fair Work Act, work health and safety and equal opportunity legislation
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate messages and build rapport with a variety of audiences
- Highly organised and responsive to organisational and staff needs
- Strong digital skills and proficient across a range of Microsoft applications
- an attractive annual remuneration package, $126,246 + superannuation + leave loading (pro-rata applies if part-time)
- salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
- novated car leasing options
- a role with true purpose to make a difference in people's lives
- a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
- generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
- access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
Please refer to the Foundation House website for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page.
Applications for this position closes 11:59 PM Monday, 11th of March 2024. Please note, applications will be considered as they are received.
For enquiries, please contact Siobhan O'Mara, General Manager Corporate Services on 03 9389 8900 or via jobs@foundationhouse.org.au
If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.
Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.