Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
We are seeking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor who will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and relevant HR advice and support to managers and staff across the organisation.
Our Offer:
- Permanent full-time appointment.
- Salary of SCS 5 $99,643.17 - $104,152.19 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- National EAP Service.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
- Study Leave Opportunities.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide advice and support on topics such as workers’ compensation, end to end onboarding, recruitment, performance management, the Enterprise Agreement and policies and procedures.
- Assist the HR team with day-to-day operational support ensuring practices are compliant with relevant legislation.
- Provide Managers with advice on supporting employees performance, attending meetings as HR support and scribe when required.
- Provide employees with advice consistent with WCS’ Enterprise Agreement, policies and the Fair Work Act.
- Liaise with workers compensation insurance companies and rehabilitation providers regarding workers’ compensation cases and appropriate return to work plans.
- Responsible for processing workers compensation administration and reporting.
- Provide HR reporting as required.
- Assist the HR team with complex administrative tasks.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, or progress towards.
- Demonstrated 2 years minimum experience delivering HR services.
- Contemporary HR knowledge.
- Experience in workers compensation reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing HR initiatives, policies, procedures and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in providing advice to managers in relation to recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and workers’ compensation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
Knowledge of the ELMO HR system would be highly valued.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. The applications will not be accepted via email.
For further information, including a copy of the Position Description please contact Amie Lording, HR Manager at amie.lording@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 26 May 2025
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children's Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
