Job description
About the McGrath Foundation:
At the McGrath Foundation, we raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer. These nurses provide life-changing care and support for families going through Breast Cancer.
Why the McGrath Foundation is a great place to work:
- We have a clear, motivating purpose – We provide McGrath Breast Care Nurses to people experiencing breast cancer and their families, across Australia, for free
- Flexible working is celebrated. We all work in a hybrid-way, aren’t limited by core hours and many of us also work part-time
- We’re professional but we aren’t a corporate. We are proud of our diverse professional experiences
- We may be a small team, but we have a BIG brand. We’re well trusted and well-known right across Australia
- We love to have fun! Every year our whole team comes together for our Pink Test. We also hold numerous social activities across the year
- Professional Development is part of our DNA, we know we’re not going to reach what we need to unless we commit to learning, questioning and improving every day
- We have numerous, generous leave options to ensure our team can take time out when they need
- Our team have free access to a pioneering health and wellbeing platform called Sonder
More about the role:
We’re looking for a maximum-term contractor, 3 days per week, to support the day-to-day activities of the People and Culture function. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting consistent and effective People and Culture practices across the Foundation
- Providing expertise on employee and industrial relations issues
- Supporting team members through change or uncertainty
- Supporting engagement with Foundation people policies and practices, positioning the Foundation as an employer of choice
- Supporting a culture of life-long learning and providing team members with opportunities to expand their professional development
Who we are looking for:
For this role, we are looking for a mix of the following experience, qualifications, and skills:
- Proven ability to build effective relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Some understanding of employment legislation and people and culture best practice
- At least one year working in People and Culture or a related field
- Tertiary qualifications in People and Culture or a related discipline
We value diversity!
The McGrath Foundation is an employer of equal opportunity and celebrates the diversity of our team. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to participate in our recruitment processes.