Position Description

Title:

Human Resources Officer

Report to:

Office Manager

Contracted hours:

Full time (37.5 hours per week )

Location:

Suite 38, 8-24 Kippax St, Surry Hills NSW

Scope of
Position:

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for ensuring the proactive

development, deployment and maintenance of the Human Resources
strategies, policies and practices for Good Beginnings.
The position will be accountable for managing the operations of all aspects
of the Human Resources program, including the administration of
centralised Human Resources functions.

Working
Relationships

Duties

The HR Officer is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer for HR

outcomes and the Office Manager for day to day coordination of activities.
Internal relationships:
State Managers / Site Coordinators to provide advice on HR issues
Office Manager and Sydney Office team to integrate HR activities
with other operations
All staff to provide HR support
External relationships:
HR service providers (e.g. payroll provider, workers compensation,
work advisory, any outsourced service providers)
Strategy and workforce development

Explore and prioritise strategic People and Human Resource

direction for Good Beginnings.

Participate in the development and implementation of a Continuous

Professional
Development
framework,
including
talent
management, appraisal and performance management systems that
are based on outcomes based accountability and evidence based
practice.

ensure the maintenance of employment operations including

recruitment, job descriptions, remuneration, selection processes,
induction processes and exit interviews.

Provides proactive support, information, advice, leadership support

and guidance to staff and external partners/providers

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Provide guidance, coaching and advice to State Managers / Site

Coordinators on selection and recruitment, performance appraisals
and termination processes.

Ensure the administration of employment packs,

amendments, AFP/Working with Children Checks etc.

contract

Maintain an effective personnel filing system.

Industrial Relations and Payroll

Manage payroll processes to ensure that employees are paid

correctly according to their contractual entitlements and manage
salary sacrifice arrangements.

Ensure that Good Beginnings industrial relations policies and

procedures are monitored and maintained.

Participate in the development of employment conditions and

contracts that reflect the culture of Good Beginnings Australia,
focusing on respect for staff and in line with the GBA Guiding
Values.

Provide industrial relations advice to State Managers / Site

Coordinators and ensure that the organisation complies with all
legislative requirements

Employee welfare

Manage all internal and external Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO) enquiries and ensure that the organisational EEO policy is
current and functioning effectively.

Maintain an Employment Assistant Program and supervision

program aligned with the professional development framework

Advocate and promote employee benefits

Work Health & Safety

Maintain Work Health & Safety policies and procedures in

accordance with the sectors best practice ensuring compliance with
WH&S legislation and risk management

Manage WH&S requirements and oversee that appropriate training

is delivered to key personnel to ensure staff are equipped to provide
a safe working environment

Manage workers compensation processes, including liaison with

workers compensation insurer and broker (where required)

Other
Any other duties relevant to the position as delegated by the Office
Manager or Chief Operating Officer

Attend and participate in events, conferences, workshops and

meetings that are relevant to GBAs framework and position

Contribute to a positive work environment that reflects the Core

Values of Good Beginnings Australia

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 Ability to self-reflect and work in partnership

Core
Competencies
for all Good
Beginnings
Employees

Focus on Outcomes
High level of communication, organisational and leadership skills
Professional approach and personal accountability
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work under pressure
Ability to plan and manage work independently
Ability to maintain confidentially of information
Respect for individual differences and dignity
Demonstrated commitment to learning, developing skills and sharing
knowledge and information
Ability to adapt to change
Working safely
Apply GBA Guiding Values to all aspects of your work

Selection
Criteria:

Essential:
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their experience and knowledge
with regard to the following selection criteria:
Qualifications/Experience

Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or related

discipline or working towards the same

Experience within a human resources environment (3 years minimum)

Evidence of contribution to the development and implementation of best

practice generalist HR policies and procedures

Demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health & Safety including

development and training

Current state/territory Australian drivers license and willingness to use

private vehicle (reimbursement of approved work related travel
expenses are made by Good Beginnings).

Working knowledge of Australias Industrial Relations system and

employment law

Good understanding of Workers Compensation and Injury Management

regulations

Competencies

Sophisticated communication and negotiation skills

Strong analytical, conflict resolution and problem solving skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Maturity to deal with people at all levels of the organization and

demonstrated ability to relate effectively to a diverse range of people.

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Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills as

well as multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Superior IT skills

Ability to work with initiative, autonomously and as part of a team

Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Desirable:
Knowledge of local community organisations and/or
experience working in a community setting
An understanding of the needs of different cultural groups
Knowledge and understanding of volunteers management

Police check or
child protection
screening:

previous

Knowledge of / or contacts with HR and IR specialist agencies

All employees of Good Beginnings are required to consent to a national

police check or child protection screening being undertaken in line with the
corresponding State requirement.
Failure to meet these requirements and any future requirements will result in
immediate cessation of the position.

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