Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
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- Job posted on: 30th Nov 2021
- Melbourne > Richmond
Remote / Work from Home
SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise, with its head office based in Richmond, Melbourne.
SisterWorks’ mission is to enable women from refugees, asylum seeker or migrant backgrounds women to have the opportunity to be confident, independent and learn new social and vocational skills to improve their economic outlook. SisterWorks does this through providing learning opportunities in a safe environment where Sisters can build their skills and community, and gain both the knowledge and the confidence to seek employment or further study. Our vision is an Australia where all migrant women are given the opportunities to become economically empowered.
The SisterWorks model, 'Work Empowers Women', is centred around empowerment, fostering a sense of independence and providing opportunities for building a community, learning new skills, and earning an income. This is achieved via our Empowerment Hubs in Richmond, Bendigo and Dandenong, as well as through our online learning platform, the SisterWorks e-hub.
SisterWorks has been able to expand the reach of its model via an exciting partnership with UN Women. This partnership has provided a platform for growth, transformation and enhanced external advocacy opportunities and influence, and enabled the organisation to expand its reach outside of Melbourne into regional Victoria. During this period of growth, SisterWorks has remained committed to seeking engagement and guidance from the women it supports, and is constantly looking for new ways to positively impact on the lives of more Sisters.
The role is a newly created position at SisterWorks. The People and Culture Manager is responsible for the development, and management of the People and Culture function of SisterWorks, including Volunteer Management and OHS, and is responsible for delivering outcomes that enable the most effective and efficient management of its staff. Specifically, this position is expected to lead the delivery of services within people and culture and to execute initiatives that support the full employee and volunteer lifecycle and the needs of our expanding organisation.
In addition, the People and Culture Manager will provide strategic advice, operational support and coaching to SisterWorks’ staff and management in relation to people and culture matters. This is a key advisory role, providing the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Operations with advice in relation to:
To succeed in this position, you will have significant experience in a senior human resources role, preferably as a people and culture manager within a social enterprise or not for profit environment; combined with relevant qualifications.
You are a true human resources generalist with experience in managing the entire employee lifecycle. You will be comfortable with high-level strategic planning, as well as rolling up your sleeves to be hands on with the administrative aspects that are required. Your wealth of experience means that you’re confident as a mentor and able to provide effective onboarding and training to staff and volunteers.
Your interpersonal and relationship-building skills include the ability to advise and support different stakeholders across the organisation.
Essential to your success will be your proven track record in policy and procedure development, budgeting, OH&S, performance management, understanding legislative requirements.
You have values consistent with the organisation and a working knowledge of accessibility and social inclusion that form the basis of your approach to stakeholder engagement.
This is a part-time position (negotiable) with flexible working hours. Those will lived experience as a as migrant, refugee and asylum seeker are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for employment with SisterWorks you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and have satisfactory background checks prior to employment, such as mandatory police check and working with children check.
A position description is attached.
Remote / Work from Home