• Permanent, full-time
• Hybrid. Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
• Reporting to: Director, People, Culture & Operations
• Direct reports: People & Culture Advisor, Talent Acquisition Partner

About you

Due to the Institute’s recent growth in our Operations Team, we are looking for a People & Culture professional who brings a depth of experience from a broad People & Culture operations role. Your experience encompasses the full employment lifecycle, including learning and development as well as experience advising on Australian employment law and expertise in HR system administration.

Beyond technical skills, we are seeking someone with a supportive and collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal abilities who will work as a trusted advisor and mentor to their direct reports and colleagues at all levels.

The role

The People & Culture (P&C) Manager is responsible for the operational aspect of the Institute’s People & Culture function. They will be overseeing the end-to-end employee life cycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, talent management, performance management, and employee relations.

They will collaborate with key stakeholders, and mentor and develop the P&C Advisor and Talent Acquisition Partner, to ensure seamless operations and compliance. Additionally, they will manage our learning and development platform and utilise HR metrics for continuous improvement.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the Institute's culture and contribute to groundbreaking cardiovascular research.

What we will trust you with

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end employee life cycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, talent management, performance management, and employee relations.
• Utilise HR metrics, analytics, and reporting to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Ownership of HR Information System.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, manage learning & development, and maintain website content.

• Providing quality advice and coaching support to direct team and internal stakeholders on P&C matters including:

• Employment law
• Employee relations/performance

• Collaborating with medical research institute HR network.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Mentor and develop the People & Culture team.
• Foster cooperation, motivation, and rapport within the team.
• Create a supportive work environment and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage expenses in line with the budget.

Does this sound like you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related field.
• Proven track record as a P&C/HR manager or team leader.
• Experience managing teams or supervising and mentoring team members.
• Experience managing HR Information Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian employment legislation.
• Experience advising on and managing employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating learning and development activities.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Full proficiency in desktop applications (Microsoft Suite).
• Commitment to professional development.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Desirable:

• Experience in business management, budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Industrial relations knowledge

About us

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of more than 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions.

A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease.

The Institute is located on the St Vincent’s Sydney Health Innovation Precinct (SVSHIP) in Darlinghurst and the Precinct partners include St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR) and Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Garvan).

What you will be proud of

Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What we offer

• Salary packaging/sacrificing (up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focused on cutting edge medical research
• Collaborative team environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

You must have the legal right to work in Australia for this position. We cannot offer sponsorship to candidates.

Come and work with us & help make a difference.