People and Culture Advisor

People and Culture Advisor

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a Team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Fitness Passport discounted memberships to a range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Above Award Leave Provisions including generous parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling, financial, dietary support; health/wellbeing portal.
• Salary Packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a People & Culture Advisor to support leaders and teams in our Social Enterprises Youthrive, Individual Support Services and Integrated Therapy Services.

The position reports to the Executive Director Service Strategy and Growth and works in close collaboration with the Director People Culture and Safety. You will work across all areas of HR including recruitment and selection; onboarding; learning and development; reward and recognition; employee engagement and retention; and performance management and employee relations.

This is an ideal career opportunity for an early to mid-career HR practitioner ready to take the next step in their professional growth by joining a values-based organisation in a true HR generalist position. You will be supported and mentored by the Director People Culture and Safety to develop and refine your HR capability.

The position would suit someone with a HR flair for:

• Implementing innovative recruitment and selection tactics in a competitive market;
• Supporting effective employee engagement, workforce development and succession planning initiatives;
• Providing credible advice, coaching and support to help leaders manage the performance and development of their teams.
• Emerging experience in performance management, employee and industrial relations would be advantageous.

The position is full-time and offers great flexible working arrangements. You can work hybrid - from our Milton office, from your home, from our Social Enterprise office locations. Our teams are based in Queensland and some interstate, some occasional travel to regional offices will be required.

The base salary is $95,000 per annum (plus super + salary sacrifice + generous benefits).

Please read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in human resources, organisational behaviour or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a HR generalist supporting teams through the employee life cycle, particularly recruitment and selection, learning and development, engagement and retention, workforce capability development.
• Emerging experience in performance management, industrial and employee relations would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to working in a commercial HR environment, bringing valuable insights and understanding of commercial dynamics.
• Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Down-to-earth, caring, professional, contributing positively to team dynamics.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to various Social Enterprise locations as required.
• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to undergo and pass a Child Safety Personal History Screening Check (LCS2).
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

About Applying

• We will review job applications as submitted, if this opportunity sounds like you we would love to hear from you
• Please click on ‘Apply Now’ and submit both Cover Letter and CV as soon as possible.
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

Questions? Please contact:

• Thomas McIntyre (Executive Director Service Strategy and Growth) thomas.mcintyre@actforkids.com.au; or
• Marion Kaiser (Director People Culture & Safety) marion.kaiser@actforkids.com.au