ADEC is seeking an experienced, values driven leader to establish strong foundations in our people and culture management to support the organisation’s exciting future directions. With a new Executive Director and building on an impressive history of advocacy and support for people with disabilities and older people from non-English speaking backgrounds, ADEC is aiming to support a more inclusive future for all.

Working with the Board, Executive Director, leaders and staff, the General Manager of People and Culture will develop and lead ADEC’s workforce and culture strategy in support of ADEC’s strategic outcomes. Our new General Manager will also support and advise the Leadership Team and wider organisation on:

1. Best practice, contemporary people management;
2. Learning and organisational development;
3. Workplace relations; and,
4. Organisational culture and change management.

If this resonates with you, please do not delay in applying as opportunities to build a vision from the ground up are rare. ADEC will also consider part-time and flexible arrangements for the right candidate and an attractive remuneration package is on offer.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications at Bachelor and/or postgraduate level in people management, psychology, or another relevant field.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management at senior management level.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver a comprehensive workforce strategy.
• Significant experience of Fairwork, Enterprise Agreements, and compliance processes.
• Significant experience developing and implementing People and Culture policy, process, tools, and frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead change.
• Excellent report writing capability.

Highly Desirable Criteria:

• Lived experience of living with a disability or caring for someone with a disability or the elderly.
• Experience working with Boards.

ADEC is a proud employer of people with disabilities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of employment & workplace relations?
• How many years' experience do you have as a People and Culture General Manager?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law?
• Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting?
• Have you completed a qualification in human resources (HR)?
• Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?

Recruitment Process

The Applicant Information Pack is attached to this advert. If required, please contact Leanne Jacobs on [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager- People and Culture enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit the ADEC website: https://adec.org.au/jobs/

Click "Apply Now" to submit an application, which should include a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed 16-23 February 2023.

NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake psychometric testing, including verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. Candidates are encouraged to discuss any barriers to completing this requirement with the recruitment officer.

Candidates will be required to undertake psychometric testing.