• 6-month fixed-term, part-time opportunity (20 hours per week), with the potential to extend or become permanent.
• Flexible working arrangement, with the 20 hours able to be worked across 3 or 4 days to support work-life balance.
• Meaningful People & Culture role supporting recruitment, employee lifecycle activities and HR operations within a growing, purpose-driven organisation dedicated to ending homelessness for women and children.

Impact of the organisation

Women's Community Shelters is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ending homelessness for women and children across New South Wales.

Through a growing network of crisis and transitional shelters, WCS provides safe accommodation, support and pathways to independence for women experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence and housing insecurity.

Driven by collaboration, compassion and advocacy, WCS partners with communities, businesses and government to create sustainable solutions that change lives. As the organisation continues to grow its network and impact, its people remain at the centre of everything it does.

Impact you will have in this role

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in creating a positive employee experience across a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the community.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will support the delivery of end-to-end people and culture initiatives across both the WCS Hub and its expanding shelter network. From recruitment and onboarding through to employee lifecycle processes, compliance and workforce reporting, you'll help ensure people practices are practical, consistent and embedded into everyday operations.

More than coordinating HR activities, you'll build trusted relationships, improve systems and processes and help create an engaged, supported workforce that enables WCS to continue delivering critical services to women and children when they need them most.

This is a six-month fixed-term, part-time opportunity working 20 hours per week across three to four days with flexibility around the days worked. There is a strong possibility for the role to become permanent at the conclusion of the initial contract.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture Operations

• Provide end-to-end people and culture support across the employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding and day-to-day HR administration
• Partner with the People & Culture Manager to deliver projects and organisational initiatives
• Provide timely advice and support to employees across the organisation.
• Champion and promote the values and culture of Women's Community Shelters

Recruitment & Employee Experience

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities to attract and onboard high-quality talent
• Support managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Assist with performance development, employee reviews, performance management and exit processes
• Contribute to continuous improvements across employee lifecycle systems and processes

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Support payroll administration by ensuring employee information is current and accurate
• Assist with the development and review of HR policies and procedures
• Monitor workforce data and provide reporting and insights to support decision making
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, the SCHADS Award and organisational policies

Continuous Improvement & Organisational Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR administration and improve operational efficiency
• Support the coordination of workplace training and corporate volunteering initiatives
• Contribute to projects that strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• Digital competencies with proven experience of working with data to provide workforce insights

About You

You are an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working across a broad range of people and culture activities. You thrive in environments where no two days are the same and take pride in delivering a high-quality employee experience from recruitment through to ongoing support.

You bring solid generalist HR experience and understand how strong people practices contribute to organisational success. Comfortable managing competing priorities, you're equally happy coordinating recruitment, preparing employment documentation, supporting compliance or improving processes behind the scenes.

Your approachable and collaborative style allows you to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You communicate with empathy, exercise sound judgement when handling confidential matters and enjoy working as part of a team committed to making a meaningful difference.

Ideally, you'll also bring experience within the not-for-profit or community sector, along with an understanding of Australian employment legislation and the SCHADS Award. Experience using HRIS platforms such as Employment Hero will be highly regarded.

Benefits of Working with Women's Community Shelters

• Join a purpose-driven organisation creating lasting social impact for women and children experiencing homelessness
• Work alongside passionate, values-driven colleagues committed to making a difference
• Broad generalist HR role offering variety, ownership and professional growth
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational improvement and employee experience initiatives
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Be part of an organisation experiencing continued growth and expanding its impact

How to Apply

If you're passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and want to contribute to an organisation changing lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via the "Apply Now" button with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation.

To make a confidential enquiry, email [email protected] using the subject line: People & Culture Coordinator - Women's Community Shelters enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0421 179 509. Erin Hinchey from Impact Advising will be in touch.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

Impact Advising is committed to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We believe that diversity enriches organisations and fosters innovation. We are dedicated to building workforces that are representative of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our society. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and cultural background. We actively seek to foster inclusive workplaces where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, feel respected and valued, and have equal opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to providing a fair and unbiased recruitment process, and we strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede the inclusion and participation of underrepresented groups in the workforce.