Our People & Performance team are looking for a highly skilled HR professional to join the team in a newly created Human Resources Business Partner position. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational Human Resources Management and Employment Relations advice, coaching and problem solving to leadership and employees, and to contribute to the design and implementation of workforce capability strategies and People and Performance strategies across Gateways Support Services.

Some of your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Problem solving and developing solutions to workforce needs with managers
• Create and implement a workforce capability plan including application of consistent work level standards
• Participate in performance management, disciplinary and investigation processes as required
• Provide support, advice and coaching to Managers and Supervisors on policy matters related to workforce management including, performance management, industrial matters, resolution of grievances, disciplines and complaints.

A tertiary qualification in Business or Human Resources is preferred. Coaching skills training is ideal.

To be successful in this role you will require a demonstrated high degree of problem-solving capabilities, listening and communication skills and relationship building skills. Strong knowledge of legal, operational risks and applicable legislation and industrial relations instruments in a human services environment is required.

We’re after a HR professional with the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships across the organisation and work effectively in team-based approaches.

For further information refer to the position description or contact Executive Manager – People & Performance, Scott Walker on 03 5221 2984.

When applying, please provide all of the following documents so that we can consider your application for this role:

• An application letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description
• Your resume
• Cover letter
• The names of two contactable professional referees, preferably supervisors
• A completed Job Application form available when you follow the Apply Online link below
• Evidence of your current NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021)

Employment is dependent upon evidence of your application for the NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021).

Visit: www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check.

You will be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check. This check includes a national criminal records check, and will cost you $119.40. The check is valid for 5 years.

Successful applicants will be required to supply a current Working with Children check for an employee, a current Level 2 first aid qualification and CPR update. If you have lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months in the last 10 years, you will be required to supply an international police check from the country where you lived. Employment cannot commence until this check is received and assessed.

Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online Worker Orientation training module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ prior to attending induction. This is a pre-employment requirement and if not completed, employment will not proceed.

Upload your application by following the Apply Now link below and quote the job number SM1721.

Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. If you don’t receive this confirmation, please try submitting your application again or contact us on 5221 2984.

Gateways is committed to providing quality, safety and wellbeing to every person who uses our services. We have rigorous recruitment policies and procedures in place promoting the safety and protection of all vulnerable people we support.

Gateways reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Gateways conduct in-house recruitment services for our roles and while we appreciate the interest of recruitment consultants/agencies, we do not wish to be contacted. Thank you.