Human Resources Manager

Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote housing allowance

Job summary

Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (KWAC) seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager based in Kununurra, WA. The role leads HR functions, ensuring culturally safe practices and compliance across the organisation, and provides guidance to senior management on workforce planning and development.

The successful candidate will manage the full employee lifecycle, supervise the HR Coordinator, and collaborate with the CEO and management to implement HR strategies, policies and documentation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR generalist, advisory or management role.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, SCHADS Award, NES and WHS.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business or Management.
• Experience in Aboriginal community-controlled environment.
• Experience with the SCHADS Award.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organisation’s HR function with consistent, culturally appropriate practices.
• Provide strategic HR advice to the CEO, Deputy CEO and management on workforce planning and people management.
• Oversee recruitment and workforce planning with guidance on position requirements and classifications.
• Lead complex employee relations matters including performance management, grievances, misconduct and disciplinary processes.
• Lead and coordinate workplace investigations and provide recommendations to the CEO and management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, SCHADS Award, NES, WHS and policies; identify HR risks.
• Lead development and coordination of organisational policies and procedures.
• Oversee employee performance and development, including probation, reviews, capability development and succession planning.
• Provide leadership to the HR Coordinator and oversee HR documentation and records.
• Contribute to WHS processes from a workforce perspective including wellbeing and return-to-work matters.
• Monitor workforce trends and HR risks and report to the CEO to promote a safe and culturally respectful workplace.

Skills

HR generalist

Advisory experience

Management experience

Education

HR qualification / degree in related field

Job description

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension and access to a remote housing allowance of $250 per fortnight.

Location: This role is based in Kununurra, WA

About the Organisation

Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (KWAC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering culturally grounded, community-led programs across youth, men’s development, justice reinvestment, and wellbeing.

Position Purpose

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, systems and practices that support organisational goals and workforce needs. The role oversees the full employee lifecycle, ensures compliance with employment legislation and works closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Management team to build a positive, effective and culturally safe workplace.

The Human Resources Manager provides leadership and supervision to the Human Resources Coordinator and works with managers to strengthen workforce capability, ensure HR matters are managed fairly and consistently, and maintain accurate and appropriate employment documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organisation’s HR function, ensuring effective, consistent and culturally appropriate HR practices across the organisation.
• Provide strategic and practical HR advice to the CEO, Deputy CEO and management team on workforce planning, employment matters, organisational change and people management.
• Oversee recruitment and workforce planning, providing guidance to managers on position requirements, classifications and recruitment decisions.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, misconduct, disciplinary processes, workplace conflict and employment concerns.
• Lead and coordinate workplace investigations and provide recommendations to the CEO and management on appropriate actions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, the SCHADS Award, National Employment Standards, WHS requirements and organisational policies, identifying and managing HR related risks.
• Lead the development, review and coordination of organisational policies and procedures, working with management to ensure they reflect organisational requirements.
• Oversee employee performance and development frameworks, including probation, performance reviews, capability development, training and succession planning.
• Provide leadership, supervision and development to the Human Resources Coordinator, including setting priorities, allocating work, providing guidance and overseeing performance.
• Oversee HR documentation, employee records and HR systems, ensuring employment contracts, variations, personnel records and HR processes are accurate and appropriately maintained.
• Contribute to WHS processes from a workforce perspective, including employee wellbeing, psychosocial safety, workers’ compensation and return to work matters.
• Monitor workforce trends and HR risks and report to the CEO, while promoting a respectful, accountable, positive and culturally safe workplace.

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum 3―5 years’ experience in a HR generalist, advisory or management role.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, the SCHADS Award, National Employment Standards and WHS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Ability to manage sensitive workplace matters with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively within an Aboriginal community-controlled and culturally diverse environment.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation or community services environment.
• Experience working with the SCHADS Award.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations and complex employee relations matters.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Working with Children Check

Key Outcomes

• HR processes, records and documentation are accurate, current and consistently maintained.
• Managers and employees receive timely HR support across recruitment, performance, employee relations and development.
• HR practices support legislative compliance and contribute to a safe, respectful and culturally appropriate workplace.