Oversee recruitment, employee relations, policies and compliance, training and development, and HR and Safety data management!
Our Client
Our client is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to help people care for the natural environment whilst promoting the sustainable use of natural resources in Cape York Peninsula.
The Opportunity
As the People & Culture Officer, you will oversee recruitment, employee relations, policies and compliance, training and development, and HR and Safety data management. You will play a vital role in enabling the organisation to build a diverse and skilled workforce, promote employee engagement, and drive performance while ensuring ethical practices, compliance, and professional growth opportunities for employees.
Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and select qualified candidates;
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, pre-employment checks and onboarding;
- Design and deliver orientation programs to familiarise new employees with the organisation’s culture, policies, and procedures;
- Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of risk and WHS frameworks and databases;
- Coordinate WH&S meetings, support the organisation and provide advice to leadership team and Board to ensure WH&S compliance;
- Serve as a point of contact and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, employee relations, and performance management.
- Support managers and employees in conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and promoting a positive work environment;
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations, including employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, and occupational health and safety;
- Identify training and development needs within the organisation and develop relevant programs to address those needs;
- Assist in the development and implementation of competitive and fair compensation and benefits programs.
- Proven success in an equivalent role, delivering the key accountabilities outlined above;
- Demonstrated experience coordinating business support including the development and ongoing maintenance of risk and WHS frameworks;
- Experience developing and improving organisational systems and services including updating of relevant policies and procedures;
- Advanced Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite products, Open Project and Google Docs);
- Strong communications skills, in particular, significant experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Indigenous groups and Indigenous organisations.
This is an exceptional permanent opportunity within a highly regarded organisation. A generous salary package is on offer for the successful applicant.
To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.
How to Apply
To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe at virginia@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment
With over 35 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville region) as well as Regional Queensland.
Job Reference: 1479801/VS
- Full-Time Permanent Opportunity
- Cairns Based | Generous Salary Package
- Join a Not-For-Profit Organisation with a Worthy Cause