About us

Community Resources is a national not-for-profit community development organisation. We exist to create jobs that make communities better.

To do this, we run three environmental repair social enterprises – Green Connect, Soft Landing and Resource Recovery Australia; as well as a range of community services.

Last financial year we employed 469 people, across NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD and WA, 75% of whom joined us when experiencing barriers to employment. These jobs cared for people and planet, and through this work we kept 52,000 tonnes of waste out of landfill, grew and distributed 35,166 kilograms of fair food, and provided 18,016 instances of community service to individuals.

What your role will look like

This is a newly created role to support our people through significant changes in our organisation as well as with what’s happening in the world right now.

In line with our community development approaches, you’ll be joining a HR team that’s committed to focus on positive people practices that enable our people to enjoy the work they do, thrive in the workplace and take those positive ripples into the community. We want that experience to be the same for you.

Key to your role will be to provide support, guidance, coaching and expertise in HR practices to our people in a way that successfully allows them to navigate the complexities of industrial relations, policy application, and employee support.

You:

• Are hands-on with a great ability to communicate simply and effectively
• Enjoy working on projects that support our strategic plan, including delivery of coaching and training to our people.
• Get excited about the challenge of understanding the individual needs of our diverse enterprises and services, and exercise patience in tailoring and adapting frequently to respond effectively to those needs.
• Won’t be stuck in one place for very long or hiding in a corner – you’ll regularly connect virtually and be travelling to sites (when we’re allowed to again).

The Specifics

The role is permanent part-time, 30 hours per week with flexibility in how you’d best work it. Ideally, the role would be based in the Illawarra (Port Kembla), but we’d also consider the NSW mid-north coast (Tuncurry, where our twin head office is located).

Your role will work alongside a small and collaborative HR team, reporting to the HR Manager and be part of a broader Management, Administration and Development team.

For more information on the role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: People & Culture Partner - Illawarra enquiry via EthicalJobs or call Claudia Cerroni on 0455 131 670.

The successful candidate will need to undertake probity checks as necessary for the role.

We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.

Find out more about us by visiting www.communityresources.org.au.

A position description is attached.