Human Resources Officer – Canberra / Brisbane

Create your future at The Healing Foundation

An exciting opportunity exists for a committed person to work within the Operations Team with The Healing Foundation based in either Canberra or Brisbane on an initial 12 Month fixed term contract with the possibility for extension.

About The Healing Foundation

The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that provides a platform to amplify the voices and lived experience of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.

We work with communities to create a place of safety, providing an environment for Stolen Generations survivors and their families to speak for themselves, tell their own stories, and be in charge of their own healing.

We promote trauma-aware, healing-informed practice to help government, policymakers, and workforces understand their role in intergenerational healing.

By addressing unresolved trauma in First Nations communities – trauma that was caused by colonisation and actions like the forced removal of children – we are walking alongside communities on the path to healing.

Our work honours First Nations ancestors who inspire strong spirit, strong culture and strong people in all future generations.

The Role

We are looking for a HR professional to take up this exciting opportunity to join The Healing Foundation. Working with the Senior Manager Finance & HR this role will have a direct impact on the People & Culture strategy within The Healing Foundation,
As the Human Resources Officer, you will provide HR support, coaching and guidance to employees and managers of The Healing Foundation in the areas of HR policy, recruitment and retention, industrial and employee relations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as key point of contact for all HR activities relating to people and culture, whilst fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment to facilitate staff retention and quality outcomes for staff, managers and The Healing Foundation
• Provide timely day-to-day HR advice, support and consultancy to managers and employees in such areas as; recruitment and on-boarding, employee relations, performance management, remuneration, conflict resolution, including disciplinary action, return to work plans, off-boarding, and WHS.
• Handle the full recruitment cycle, including, sourcing, screening, and supporting the interviewing of candidates.
• Develop, implement and maintain of HR policies and procedures.
• Administer all HR systems and processes to ensure accuracy of information and best practice including OHS and industrial relations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data confidentiality.
• Assist the Senior Manager Finance & HR in special projects around employee engagement, talent attraction, and retention.
• Coordinate the organisation Occupational Health and Safety Committee ensuring compliance with OHS regulations at all times.
• Position accountabilities may change at any time, subject to business needs.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A commitment to The Healing Foundation’s values and guiding principles,
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or related field), or experience in a HR generalist role, with experience in recruitment and learning and development.
• Experience in working across multiple areas of human resource management, specifically in the areas of end-to-end recruitment and L&D and Risk Management
• Experience in the effective management and handling of sensitive people-related issues and situations.
• Demonstrated success is partnering with all levels of team members within a Company to create productive working relationships and the achievement of high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team where ideas are shared, brainstormed, and moved into idea realisation and development.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to provide creative problem-solving approaches and ideas to specific pieces of work and/or issues.
• Sound knowledge on Australian employment legislation, award interpretation and the Fair Work Act
• A current driver’s license and the willingness to travel when required.

To ensure the safety of those most vulnerable in the community, you must be able to obtain a valid WWVP check and provide evidence you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

What we can offer you

• An attractive salary
• Opportunity to work with a skilled and professional team
• Excellent Employment conditions including Tax exempt Salary packaging and Flexible Work arrangements (50/50)
• Family Friendly Accredited Organisation
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Post Probation Offerings
• Career development – 5 days paid study leave; and a 5% of salary Professional Development allowance
• Wellbeing – 5 paid days wellbeing leave; 2% of salary wellbeing allowance
• Additional Paid Leave Benefits – Christmas shutdown; 12 weeks Parental leave; Covid-19 leave; Cultural leave

Before applying

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the following question:

• What are two human resources challenges that you believe are facing organisations today and what skills do you have that will help address these?

The Healing Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage and prioritise applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity, regardless of cultural background, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or spiritual beliefs.

For a copy of the Position Description, please visit healingfoundation.org.au/work-with-us. For any questions about the role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources Officer – Canberra / Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is an immediate vacancy; interviews will be held as applications are received and assessed.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?