We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead our people and culture function — someone who brings solid operational HR expertise, a genuine commitment to cultural safety, and the skill to support managers and staff through the full employment lifecycle.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real breadth: from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance, wellbeing, compliance, and workforce planning. You'll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and provide practical, timely advice that helps GKBAC be a strong, fair, and culturally grounded employer.

We Offer

• Salary range up to $127,941.75 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year plus meal and entertainment benefits of $2,650 per year).
• 10 days Noongar Cultural Leave per year.
• 5 days Compassionate Leave per occasion.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Christmas shutdown period credited as additional leave.
• Long Service Leave vested after 7 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in human resources, business, workplace relations, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in an operational HR, people and culture, or employee relations role.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment law, awards, recruitment, onboarding, performance processes, and workplace investigations.
• Ability to give clear, practical, and confidential advice to leaders and staff.
• Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Traditional Owners, and community stakeholders — with a strong understanding of cultural safety and self-determination.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal Corporation.
• Strong communication, judgement, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive matters calmly and fairly.

Desirable

• Experience using Employment Hero or a similar people management system.
• Experience coordinating HR systems, onboarding, employee records, or HR processes in a similar environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, we are committed to increasing Aboriginal employment and workforce participation. In accordance with Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants will be assessed on their skills, experience and suitability for the role, with appointments made on merit.

Gnaala Karla Booja applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please note: The recruitment process may commence prior to the advertised closing date. As such, the employer reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.