Would you like to work for a leading housing services provider? If you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued then we would love to hear from you!

About Unison

Unison is a not for profit organisation that  provides a diverse range of housing services across Victoria and in Adelaide, including social housing, affordable housing, private rental, transitional housing and owners corporation services.

We believe that affordable housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value, but that a good life takes more than just housing. A good life takes place in a community.

We provide affordable housing, and work to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for people who have previously been homeless, by helping to create communities around them. Unison also assists over 3000 people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, you will work closely with the Executive team to drive people related strategies and operational HR advice. This role will be pivotal in guiding Unison in the next stages of employee development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and expertise in HR strategy and workforce development
• Supporting key stakeholders to provide guidance and advice on people issues, including performance management and managing employee relations
• Provide generalist/operational HR support to Line Managers
• Provide leadership on WHS and ensuring compliance and best practices
• Develop an organisational framework which incorporates a blended approach to learning and career succession
• Lead in the Enterprise Bargaining process
• Support the development and implementation of the management of change strategies

About you

• 5+ Years in a Generalist Leadership HR role
• Tertiary qualification in HR
• Proven experience in workplace relations, including the ability to interpret awards, agreements and contracts, complemented by a thorough understanding of current employment legislation
• Consultative style with well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Clear and collaborative communicator with the ability to influence
• Exposure and experience with people strategies, alignment, design and delivery
• Extremely high attention to detail

On Offer

• Permanent Full-time position
• Salary package approximately $145,000 (including super, motor vehicle, salary packaging and leave loading)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Free CBD onsite parking
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax free
• Supportive working arrangements
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling
• Free membership to the Unison Social Club for all current staff