People and Culture Generalist- Blacktown - Contract Role

"The role will be open to part time 4 days or full time 5 days, immediate start needed for a max term contract, ending 16 October."
Salary: $58-63 per hour, not covered by SCHADS. 
Reporting to: Director of People & Culture (Acting)

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns. 

The position

The P&C Generalist is accountable for supporting our people leaders to design and implement workable P&C solutions that are practical, business-focused and aligned to P&C’s strategic objectives. The P&C Generalist will provide expert advice and support on a broad spectrum of P&C activities including performance management, employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, and WHS. This is a hands-on role that is generalist by nature.

Key accountabilities of the People & Culture Generalist include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a primary point of contact for people leaders within the organisation.
• Oversee the Residential Care Worker Register and be the point of contact for external organisations wanting further information on employees with flags against their names.
• Work in partnership with the leadership team to manage and resolve sensitive and complex organisation, people, WHS and change related issues.
• Foster and maintain partnerships and relationship with key stakeholders across the business. This includes but is not limited to developing relationships built on credibility and open communication. You will be approachable and your practice will be customer service focused.
• Provide timely and expert advice, coaching and support on all P&C matters.
• Ensure fair and ethical P&C practices.
• Conduct objective and procedurally fair workplace investigations in line with policy and best practice.
• Model and promote positive behaviours within the workplace.
• Assisting the Return-to-Work Coordinator by case managing workers compensation claims.
• As reasonably directed by the Manager, undertake other related duties within the scope of this position.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualified in Human Resources or another related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a HR Generalist or Business Partnering role.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong understanding of the SCHADS Award and Not-For-Profit sector.
• Significant experience in industrial relations and sound understanding of industrial and employee relations theory, principles, policies and practices.
• Experience working with HR Information System (ELMO, EmpLive and/or Employment Hero is highly desirable)
• Ability to provide advice, develop options, analyse risks, make good judgements and solve problems.
• Ability to build strong relationships with has collaborative and influential stakeholder management capability.
• Manages their own time effectively and conflicting priorities.

Work Requirement:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Clear National Criminal History Check.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Immediate availability is preferred.

How to apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your online application, please ensure you attach a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 

Marist180 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the agency. We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications who meet the requirements of the position from diverse community groups and ages including people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Marist180 recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and clients within our programs.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to background checks including a National Criminal History Check and a verification of your Working with Children’s Check.

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