Job description
About the Role: Purpose The People and Culture Coordinator plays a pivotal role within our small and dedicated team. In this role, you will collaborate with line managers to drive and implement Human Resources practices that empower our workforce. We are dedicated to developing line manager capabilities, providing effective policies and processes, and enabling sound decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with hiring managers to streamline the recruitment process, including interviews, references, and phone screenings, while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Draft contracts, send offers, and follow up until candidates commence work. Facilitate onboarding for new employees, both in-person and virtually, acquainting them with organizational policies, procedures, and systems. Maintain electronic copies of employee records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and security. Manage the scheduling and coordination of training sessions. Assist in addressing internal and external HR-related inquiries and requests, including general HR policy and process questions through the HR mailbox and ticketing system. Contribute to the generation of reports regarding various HR activities. Provide support for Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management and initiatives. Continuously enhance Human Resources document templates to ensure their relevance and suitability for business needs. Participate in ad-hoc HR projects as needed. Skills and Abilities: Relevant HR experience. Proficiency in Modern Awards, Industrial Relations Legislation, NES standards, WHS Act, and Fair Work. Exceptional time management and organizational abilities. Problem-solving mindset. Enthusiastic about learning, growth, and supporting a diverse team. High-level customer service skills. Effective in both team and independent work settings. Strong MS Office and Excel skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Tertiary qualifications are a plus. Preferred experience in the not-for-profit or NDIS sector. Special Conditions: Work rights for Australia. Current NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Disability clearance (or willingness to obtain). NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain). Appropriate infection control certificate. Current DHS Working with Children check. Appropriate Child Safe Environments certificate. Current Australian Driver’s Licence (restricted P2 licence and above). Full COVID vaccination status. Employee Benefits: Permanent role. Flexibility to choose either full-time or part-time employment. $18,550 Salary packaging option. Ongoing training and development. Access to a minimum of 6 annual sessions on support and counseling services for work or personal matters through our Employee Assistance Program. Free Flu Vaccination. Superannuation. 5 weeks Annual leave. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. A very supportive, flexible, and positive team culture. A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other. Location: South Terrace, Adelaide (with the ability to work and travel across different Barkuma sites in Elizabeth and Holden Hill). If you're ready to make a difference and be part of our extraordinary team, apply now! Even if you don’t check every box above, we encourage you to apply today We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or send your resume along with your covering letter to **@barkuma.com.au