About the Organisation

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries. The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral and non-aligned. Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick. We have approximately 200 staff with metropolitan regional offices in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong and Ringwood.

About the role

The HR Manager leads and manages the delivery of an effective HR service with a view to continuous improvement, a sustainable organisation and a strong and positive staff culture. They will play a lead role in the development and implementation of the HR strategy and operational plan to ensure strategic goals are met. The HR Manager supports leaders and teams by providing timely and appropriate HR and employee relations advice. This role will also undertake relevant projects and the management of all HR and occupational health and safety policies and procedures.

About you

• A collaborative leader with excellent relationship building skills at all levels in the organisation
• Experience in work health and safety including WorkCover claims processing
• Strong knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation including the Fair Work Act, applicable work health and safety and equal opportunity legislation.
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, legislation, and communicate effectively to others.
• Ability to write, develop and review HR policies and procedures.

Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 of $114,134 gross salary per annum (pro rata), plus 17.5% leave loading and 10% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking.

Foundation House promotes the safety and well-being of children

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer.

Conditional employment requirements:

1. Satisfactory Police Check
2. Current Working with Children Check
3. Proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit their resume and address the key selection criteria (KSC) contained in the Position Description.

Please ensure you submit your KSC as part of your cover letter as you can only upload 2 documents.

For any enquiries regarding the position please contact Siobhan O’Mara Acting GM Corporate Services on 9389 8923.