The Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (Inc.) (PCYC) is looking for a dedicated and passionate professional to take up the exciting and challenging full-time role of Executive Manager, People and Safety at PCYC.

Who we are

PCYC exists so that disadvantaged children and young people at risk across Western Australia have a safe place to go – somewhere they can feel at home, make friends and do things that children should do.

We currently operate in 16 locations across WA, with 42 Blue Light Units in remote and rural areas where there is no PCYC Centre. Our organisation is unique through its partnership with the WA Police, and mission simple – to help all children and young people achieve their potential.

Our Values

The values of Respect, Integrity, Passion, Pride and Teamwork summarise our culture. PCYC is an organisation that can be trusted with the most vulnerable children in society, one that acts with the utmost integrity, whose people are passionate and proud of the work they do and understand that the best outcomes are generated when people work together towards a common goal.

Not only do our values guide our culture, they also act as a moral compass to guide our decision making. As proud employees, the PCYC values are principles that every employee can live by and be proud to uphold and promote.

Position Profile

The Executive Manager, People & Safety (EM, P&S) is the key role overseeing the provision of Human Resource Services and Workplace Health and Safety for the organisation.

Key functions of the People & Safety division include:

• Talent acquisition and retention
• Industrial and employee relations
• Staff training and development
• Volunteer management
• Workplace health and safety
• Child safety

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO and Executive Managers and contribute to the PCYC strategy, direction, operation, analysis and evaluation of the organisation
• Oversee the development and management of departmental budgets and business plans
• Develop HR policies and procedures and ensure employees understand and compliance
• Develop and regularly review position descriptions
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for job vacancies.
• Construct offers of employment, including the design of compensation and benefits packages and ensure Working With Children Checks and National Police Clearances are obtained for relevant roles prior to commencement
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Act as the point of contact regarding industrial and employee relations
• Conduct audits on Fair Work procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation
• Assess training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives for all employees
• Implement and maintain a performance management system
• Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit volunteers with the right skills at the right time to match the interest of the organisation.
• Identify, monitor and evaluate significant WH&S problems and develop strategies to eliminate or minimise the risks
• Communicate and promote PCYC’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and practices
• Demonstrate and manage ethical behaviour in accordance with relevant standards, values and policies.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience and training across the areas for which the position is responsible.
• Substantial experience in a generalist Human Resources capacity (including IR, ER, recruitment & OHS)
• Experience in research, and policy and program development
• Proven success in the development and implementation of human resource programs and initiatives, including review and improvement of work practices
• Excellent people and communication skills

Employee Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package available with access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading retailers
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Free car park

How to Apply

PCYC promotes a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, to apply. (Under section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).

We are proud of our Value of Respect, which means we respect and value those we work with, therefore we comply with the WA State Governments Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

If you are interested in this position please click "Apply Now" below.

For further information please contact the People and Safety team at [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Manager - People & Safety enquiry via EthicalJobs or (08) 9277 4388

We are not accepting agency applications at this time.

PCYC reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found prior.