Human Resources Manager

Vivability Ltd.; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivability Ltd. is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR and WHS and ensure a compliant, safe, and supportive environment for staff. You will report to the Corporate Services Senior Manager and drive HR initiatives including return-to-work processes and adherence to WHS legislation.

You will lead policy development, recruitment, onboarding, and industrial relations while monitoring HR metrics and budgets to support organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum certificate IV in HR or WHS or equivalent experience.
• Certifications or qualifications in WHS or Workers Compensation (e.g., Return to Work Coordinator).
• 3–5 years' experience in HR or WHS roles.
• Experience in recruitment, performance, employee relations and workers' compensation processes.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, Award interpretation, Industrial Relations, Fair Work and WHS regulations.
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in HR or WHS (desirable).
• Involvement in developing and implementing HR policies, industrial relations strategies and WHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR and WHS function to align with the organisation's mission and objectives.
• Create and implement HR and WHS policies to drive improvement.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding to meet staffing needs.
• Provide guidance on Award and legislation interpretation.
• Advise on industrial relations issues, grievances, disputes, and Fair Work compliance.
• Lead WHS management system to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee WHS incident reporting and investigations with timely corrective actions.
• Manage return-to-work processes and rehabilitation plans.
• Prepare and deliver HR/WHS reports highlighting KPIs and trends to senior management.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to guide decision-making.
• Manage HR/WHS budgets in collaboration with senior management.
• Monitor legislation/Award changes and support change management.
• Support strategic workforce planning.

Skills

HR management

WHS knowledge

Recruitment

Industrial relations

Policy development

Legislation interpretation

People leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in HR or WHS

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in HR or WHS

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing HR and workplace health and safety functions, ensuring a compliant, safe, and supportive environment for staff. This role reports to the Corporate Services Senior Manager, and drives HR initiatives while managing return-to-work processes and ensuring adherence to WHS legislation. The position supports the organisation's goals by promoting staff development, wellbeing, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR and WHS function to ensure alignment with the organisation's mission and strategic objectives
• Create and implement HR and WHS policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement across the organisation
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring that staffing needs are met in alignment with operational requirements
• Provide guidance on Award and legislation interpretation
• Partner with managers to provide advice and support in addressing Industrial Relations matters, including grievances, disputes, and compliance with Fair Work obligations
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the WHS management system to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and standards
• Manage the reporting and investigation of WHS incidents, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner
• Oversee and manage the return to work process for employees recovering from injury, ensuring that rehabilitation plans are effectively implemented and monitored
• Prepare and deliver regular HR and WHS reports to the Corporate Services Senior Manager, ensuring that key performance indicators, trends, and Award compliance updates are clearly communicated
• Monitor and report on HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and workforce trends, providing insights to senior management for informed decision-making
• Manage the HR and WHS budgets in collaboration with the Corporate Services Senior Manager
• Monitor ongoing legislation and Award changes to ensure timely and accurate advice to the organisation; supporting change management requirements
• Support strategic workforce planning in support of organisational goals

About you

• Minimum certificate IV in Human Resources, Work Health and Safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or Workers Compensation (e.g., Return to Work Coordinator certification)
• 3-5 years' experience in HR or WHS roles.
• Proven experience in managing recruitment, performance, employee relations, and workers' compensation processes
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, Award interpretation, Industrial Relations, Fair Work, and WHS regulations
• A Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Workers Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources or Work Health and Safety (desired)
• Involvement in developing and implementing HR policies, industrial relations strategies and WHS programs