The Opportunity
In this newly created role, reporting to the Head, People & Culture, you will be responsible for the delivery and continual improvement of core people processes that support the employee life-cycle, including recruitment, employee relations, projects, training and competency, rewarding and supporting changes and off-boarding.
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including salary packaging and the opportunity to be part of a long-standing organisation.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.
This role is full-time, maximum term for 3 years.
The Role
Working closely with our managers, you will provide timely and accurate advice across a range of ER and generalist HR issues, delivering a high level of customer service with a strong focus on
providing pragmatic commercially relevant solutions that add real value in achieving Institute objectives.
You will influence, coach and support our leaders to achieve their operational and people objectives, provide support and guidance to the broader P&C team and help to develop and implement HR initiatives that promote a positive working environment.
The Experience
You will be a qualified and experienced HR professional who thrives under pressure whilst handling competing priorities. The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence key stakeholders;
- Coordination of HR business deliverables including activities related to ER/IR, Workforce Planning, coaching & mentoring and health and wellbeing;
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and prioritise stakeholder requests;
- A strong customer experience focus, with the proven ability to collaborate, influence and foster teamwork;
- Sound commercial skills, with high levels of energy, presence and confidence to influence and engage at all levels, particularly building trusted relationships at senior level;
- Have substantial experience as a Human Resources Professional within a medium to large organisation providing accurate and timely advice on all HR related matters and a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing ER; and
- Significant emotional intelligence and insight with a proven ability to provide expert advice and hands-on solution design and delivery that contributes to a high-performance, accountable, future-ready and values-led organisational culture.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.
How to apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, please apply by sending your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the ‘Experience’ section above to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Genevieve Brownhill
Email: Genevieve.Brownhill@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 12 April 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.