Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling - we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

With us, you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you'll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

This position is part of small HR team that works collaboratively across all areas of RACR in providing effective and timely HR support to the organisation. Coordinating generalist administrative activities for all HR functions, the HR Officer has a strong recruitment focus and supports the entire employee lifecycle.

Your new role

• Full time or Part time, Ongoing position
• Up to 37.5 hours per week
• Located at Deakin, ACT
• Hourly rate between $39.86 - $42.89

Under the supervision of the Senior Human Resources Officer, HR officer is responsible for:

• Undertake general administrative duties such as interpretation and application of RACR Enterprise Agreement, preparing correspondence, making bookings, maintaining spreadsheets, organizing and maintaining files, preparing basic reports etc. related to key HR functions, payroll administration, training and development, performance appraisals, health and wellbeing
• Coordinate recruitment processes, onboarding and induction for new employees
• Assisting with employee relations and staff engagement, ensuring compliance with HR legislation and RACR policy and procedure
• Support setting up of meetings, interviews, training programs including appropriate ICT infrastructure

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Minimum certificate IV in Human Resources or a related field (or actively working towards qualification).
2. Commitment to the values of a community service organisation and excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with a variety of stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated relevant experience in a similar role and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure with excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
4. Understanding of Confidentiality and Privacy issues.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button below.

Position description with selection criteria is available at www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

For further information, contact Nyrelle Johnson, Senior Human Resources Officer on 6923 9148 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs to have a discussion.