• Support delivery of DFAT’s flagship Australian Volunteers Program
• International team spanning 27 countries
• FT to 30 June 2022 (likely extension)

An exciting opportunity for a human resource specialist to be part of the Australian Volunteers Program

This role is for you if you’re a creative, positive and hard-working human resources professional who is committed to delivering excellent customer service to our teams locally and internationally.

With a 70 year history, AVI is an Australian not-for-profit organisation committed to achieving economic and social development outcomes across Asia, the Pacific and Africa. AVI manages the Australian Volunteers Program (www.australianvolunteers.com), on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The aim of the program is to support partner organisations achieve their development goals through the provision of skilled Australians.

As part of Australian Volunteers Program team, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating recruitment, selection and on boarding of new program team members.
• Working closely with our overseas teams across 27 different countries, including Australia.
• Contributing to strengthening systems and processes to support the program to thrive.
• Providing administrative, employee relations, and learning development activities.

The role is full time, based in AVI’s Melbourne Head Office and will report to the head of People and Culture. We can offer a maximum term contract to 30 June 2022 with a likely extension.

To be successful, you will have:

• Worked as a human resources professional in cross cultural environments, possibly with global organisations.
• Experience in the international development assistance sector (highly desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrated experiences with HRIS systems and on-line platforms (ELMO preferred but not essential).
• A sound understanding of the Fair Work Act, and the ability to research International Labour Laws.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience organising information, creating great processes, and attention to detail.

• Effective, clear communication skills and excellent people skills.
• A commitment to deliver to deadlines, with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
• Tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in Human Resources is required.

For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Description on the AVI website www.avi.org.au/careers.

Application Procedure:

Click 'Apply now' and submit a cover letter and a current resume to Fiona McDonald People and Culture Manager.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy.

AVI is committed to Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud prevention in the delivery of our International Development project and programs. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment and will include police/criminal record checks.

For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Description on the AVI website www.avi.org.au/careers.