Manager People And Culture

10% of ac.care staff are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and growing – you could be a part of that growth.

Full-time, ongoing role 

About the business 

At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. 

We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values (CARE - Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, and Excellence) underpin the work we do.  Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent service across all touch points in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority.

About the role

ac.care is seeking a Manager for People & Culture to manage, lead and develop the ac.care People & Culture Team and will provide line management to the People & Culture Business Partners as well as the People and Culture & WHS Support Officer. The role will have a strong focus on leading the implementation and maintenance of the (current) HR Strategy and the ac.care Way. The role will be responsible for high level strategic management, development and review of all aspects of human resources services,
including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, grievances and investigations, work health and safety, employee relations, industrial relations and end of employment. The Manager for People & Culture will be responsible for building capacity, engagement and accountability of the workforce while promoting and driving a culture of positivity and continuous improvement. The role will achieve this through strategic workforce planning and development,
providing expert and specialist advice to SLT, ELT, the CEO and the Board and enhancing current Human Resource practices. As part of this you will:

• Lead the implementation, design and continuous development of the (current) HR strategy
• Manage the effective delivery of the goals outlined in the ac.care Reconciliation Action Plan for Aboriginal Recruitment and  retention and whole of organsiation cultural awareness training
• Develop, design and manage the delivery of strategies that will ensure that ac.care is an employer of choice
• Ensure best practice workforce planning, management and development by supporting other managers to proactively identify issues and solutions
• Develop, actively manage, report on and review the People & Culture budgets
• Foster positive behaviours and embed practices that improve engagement and performance
• Ensure a solution focussed approach and encourage positive change management
• Manage the appropriate review, development, design and implementation
  of HR & WHS strategies policies, frameworks and processes
• Lead the attraction, career development, retention and succession planning for all ac.care staff
• Oversee the development of learning and development plans that nurture staff competencies and match ac.care’s objectives
• Lead, coach and mentor direct reports in the performance of their duties including monitoring performance and providing timely and effective feedback/supervision 
   

Benefits:

• $64.11 per hour
• 11% employer contribution to superannuation
• Full-Time position
• Job security in an ongoing role
• Flexible working conditions 
• Five (5) weeks annual leave 
• Charitable organisation salary packaging benefits

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or lesser qualifications with extensive and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR/People & Culture role
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, with people management experience
• Proven ability to successfully address a broad range of generalist HR challenges, including industrial relations and Return to Work processes
• High level of interpersonal skills and experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and providing expert advice to multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership team and Board
• Demonstrate the successful management and leadership of a complex team/operation and proven ability to show leadership, set priorities and achieve goals in a context of competing and challenging expectations
• Proven ability to provide clarity, leadership and evidence-based solutions in an environment of ambiguity
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, as well as detailed report writing
• Demonstrated experience in developing strong collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Experience recruiting and supporting Aboriginal staff 
   

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
• Post-graduate qualification in Human Resources
• Previous experience in a similar position in a not-for-profit environment
• Understanding of current community sector services, trends and issues
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 
   

How to apply 

You may apply through SEEK, or email: *******@accare.org.au

In support of your application please:

• Subject line:  Your Name:  [P&C Manager - ACC]
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience the position description.
• Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please head to our website at www.accare.org.au for more information and a copy of the position description or call Steve Green on 08 8531 4***.

Applications close 22nd February 2024. 

www.accare.org.au

Anglican Community Care Inc