About the Australian Marine Conservation Society

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s oceans. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement. We are a community of ocean lovers across the nation working to protect our precious marine wildlife and for healthy seas.

About the Role of People and Culture Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced People and Culture Manager to join our team. This is an exciting new standalone role that will partner with and advise directors and managers across all departments. As a growing organisation employing over 50 people, the People and Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce and culture.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional with a comprehensive understanding of all key domains of Human Resources management. You have a positive and flexible approach to work, people, and challenges. Passionate about conservation and nature, you're eager to contribute your expertise to our mission.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to fill the senior HR role within our organisation. Ideally, you will have 

• experience in the not-for-profit sector and with the SCHADS Award      

• success in building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation

• ability to act as a strategic HR business partner to management and staff

• expertise in overseeing recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes

• proficiency in managing employment contracts, position descriptions, and the development of HR policies and procedures          

• ensuring compliance with relevant HR legislation and best practices

• success in fostering workplace engagement and building a positive, healthy, and engaged workforce

• experience in the development and delivery of remuneration policies 

• strong skills in conflict resolution and employee relations      

• capability and interest in managing the organisations WHS and well-being initiatives     

• relevant tertiary qualifications.

Why work with us?

You’ll play an important role in protecting our oceans. At AMCS we deal with the big issues concerning the sea, working on behalf of the community to protect marine wildlife, tackle the major threats to the marine environment and create marine sanctuaries. You will be part of a committed group of passionate advocates who have defended Australia’s marine environment for 60 years. 

AMCS is a strictly non-partisan and an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work on an ongoing basis.

A position description is attached. For more information on our work and our people please visit our website.