Job Description

Working within one of Australia's most iconic Not-for-Profit organisations, the Manager HR plays a critical role in bringing together and overseeing distinct teams across HSW and ER/IR, enabling the delivery of key People and Culture initiatives and working closely with senior leadership to provide high-level strategic advice and support.

Overseeing 2 direct reports and a broader team of 11, this critical leadership role is responsible for leading a newly formed team of People & Culture Business Partners and Health Safety & Wellbeing Business Partners to deliver high-quality, strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, the Manager will build strong relationships to influence and shape workforce strategies, guide complex employee relations matters, and foster continuous improvement in HR practices whilst also working to lift team capability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Successfully integrate the P&C BP Team and the HSW teams into one cohesive function, building the team culture and working to deliver high-quality, values-aligned advice, operations and partnering across the organisation.
• Lead the development, continuous improvement and implementation of effective HR management and employee relations strategy, employment frameworks, Enterprise Agreement negotiations, policy, programs and feedback mechanisms in collaboration with organisational leaders.
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation of employee entitlements and ensure the proactive review of legislative, case law and statutory changes and consequential policy and education initiatives.
• Ensure the consistent application of relevant awards, enterprise agreements and legislation, with a strong focus on maintaining respectful, values-based workplace practices.
• Manage external stakeholder relationships including unions, legal advisors, fair work ombudsman, and represent BSL and advocate in various commissions and tribunals including Fair Work Commission
• Embedding a proactive and inclusive health safety and wellbeing culture, with a safety-first mindset
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the BSL’s wellbeing strategy, integrating it into the broader people experience and ensuring that it is proactive, inclusive, and evidence informed.

Applications are sought from experienced People and Culture leaders who bring a solid understanding of HSW and psychosocial legislation and standards, with demonstrated experience of delivering strategic and operational HR support in complex, values-based organisations.

Tertiary qualifications will be expected in Human Resources (Industrial Relations, Health and Safety, Employment/Occupational Health and Safety Law), with demonstrable experience in senior People & Culture or Health Safety & Wellbeing leadership roles.

Excellent business partnering, relationship building and leadership skills are critical, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders to influence organisational outcomes through strategic people advice, workforce planning, and capability development.

Interviews and screening will commence immediately, so to be considered please send through your CV and a cover letter that broadly addressing your suitability and experience. Contact Charlie at Camden Search on Charlie@camdensearch.com.au with any specific questions. Any enquiries will be treated with absolute confidence.