People & Corporate Services Manager

Riverwood Community Centre; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Riverwood Community Centre Ltd seeks an experienced People & Corporate Services Manager to provide organisation-wide oversight of HR, governance, grants administration and facilities management.

The role reports to the CEO and leads recruitment, policy development, risk management and financial coordination across multiple service areas. It requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and budget oversight in a not-for-profit setting.

Formación

• Qualifications in HR, accounting, business admin, or related field, or substantial equivalent experience.
• At least five years' management experience in HR, corporate services, or compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment laws and modern awards (SCHADS preferred).
• Proven recruitment, employee relations and HR policy development experience.
• Experience with governance, risk management and reporting.
• Experience managing government grants and grant acquittals.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to work with finance teams.
• Effective leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Budget preparation and facilities/property management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead HR, recruitment, ER, performance, workforce planning, and compliance.
• Develop HR policies and organisational procedures.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, insurance, and systems.
• Coordinate compliance, audits, risk management, and improvement.
• Support Board reporting and governance processes.
• Manage government grant administration and funding reporting.
• Collaborate with managers and finance on budgeting and reporting.
• Oversee property leases, maintenance, facilities, assets and works.

Conocimientos

Human Resources

Budgeting & Finance

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Recruitment & ER

Educación

Related degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Employment Hero

Xero

MYOB

Descripción del empleo

Riverwood Community Centre (RCC) is an established not-for-profit organisation delivering a broad and diverse range of services across multiple sectors, including community and family support, youth programs, aged care, NDIS disability services, early childhood education and out-of-school-hours care.

With a workforce of over 60 full-time, part-time and casual staff, supported by volunteers and student placements, RCC operates across multiple service areas and government-funded programs, requiring effective governance, workforce management and coordinated corporate support.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive People & Corporate Services Manager to join our leadership team and provide organisation-wide oversight of human resources, corporate services, compliance, governance support, grants administration, financial coordination and facilities management.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will play a key role in strengthening RCC's workforce management, organisational compliance and corporate operations, including preparing and submitting reports to the Board through the CEO as required.

This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to work across diverse service areas, support effective organisational management and contribute to the ongoing development of a multi-service community organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and employment compliance.

Develop and maintain HR policies, organisational procedures and effective workforce practices.

Oversee corporate administration, contracts, procurement, insurance and organisational systems.

Coordinate regulatory compliance, risk management, internal and external audits, and continuous improvement activities.

Support corporate governance processes, Board reporting and implementation of organisational policies.

Manage government grant administration, funding agreements, reporting obligations and acquittals.

Work collaboratively with departmental managers and external finance professionals on financial reporting, budget monitoring and funding compliance.

Support organisational development, staff training, succession planning and business continuity.

Coordinate and oversee the management of RCC's three Council-leased properties, including leases, maintenance, contractors, facilities, assets and capital works.

Lead and coordinate the annual organisational budget preparation process in collaboration with the CEO, departmental managers, external accountant and bookkeeping staff.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Compliance or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience.

At least five years' relevant management experience in HR, corporate services or organisational compliance.

Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the National Employment Standards and modern awards, preferably including the SCHADS Award.

Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, HR policy development and workforce management.

Experience in organisational compliance, governance, risk management and reporting.

Practical experience managing government grants, funding agreements and grant acquittals.

Strong financial literacy, including budget monitoring and financial reporting, with the ability to work effectively with finance professionals.

Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Practical experience in budget preparation and property or facilities management.

Highly regarded:

Experience within the not-for-profit, community services or aged care sectors.

Knowledge of Support at Home and aged care regulatory requirements.

Experience working with Boards and governance committees.

Familiarity with HR, payroll and accounting systems such as Employment Hero, Xero or MYOB.

Why Join RCC?

Make a meaningful contribution to an established community-focused organisation.

Work directly with the CEO and collaborate across multiple service areas.

Take ownership of a diverse and influential management position.

Contribute to organisational improvement, workforce development and governance.

Access eligible not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

Riverwood Community Centre is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.