Manager Human Resources

Overview

Corporate | Greater Hobart region, Hobart Metropolitan, Launceston

Anglicare is on the lookout for its next Manager HumanResources

Due to an internal promotion a vacancy to become Anglicare’s Manager Human Resources has arisen.

Anglicare is open to this permanent, full-time role being based in either Hobart or Launceston

This is a broad ranging role that works closely with the General Manager, People and Organisational Development to implement Anglicare’s workforce strategies.

You will be an exemplary people leader, who has strong experience leading a team of HR professionals. You will be able to quickly build trust across the organisation and provide HR support and solutions to Anglicare’s service delivery business units to allow them to deliver to deliver high quality client outcomes.

With a workforce of around 800 employees and services across a range of areas including aged care, disability services, community services, housing support and accommodation services, the ideal candidate will have experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary human services environment, with the ability to focus on strategic direction but implement operational solutions.

The Manager Human Resources will lead Anglicare’s HR portfolio which includes recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and industrial relations.

You’ll be doing in this role

- Leading and managing the Human Resources and Industrial Relations teams to achieve outcomes that support Anglicare’s strategic initiatives.
- Overseeing the daily work flow of the Human Resources Unit.
- Contributing to Anglicare’s continuous improvement culture and encourage staff engagement.
- Providing support and guidance to the Human Resources team, management and other staff when complex, specialised and sensitive issues arise and may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in some circumstances such as investigations and terminations.
- Managing the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of job applicants, collaborating with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Contributing to the development; implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures based on relevant legislative requirements and contemporary HR management practices.
- Assisting General Managers in workforce planning with the objective of developing and maintaining a positive and productive workplace culture.
- Investigating, and making recommendations to employee complaints and grievances as required, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Participating in enterprise bargaining negotiations and major change processes as required.
- Advocacy services and representing Anglicare at relevant Commissions and Tribunals. This includes liaising with external consultants where relevant and as required.

You’ll need to have

- Substantial HR generalist experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment, at a senior level with direct accountability for significant HR deliverables.
- An ability to interpret legislation, regulations, Awards, Industrial Agreements together with ability to draft and implement policy and procedure. This includes a sound understanding and working knowledge of the federal industrial relations system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interviewing, counselling, negotiating and report writing.
- Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills. This includes experience in research, and policy and program development.
- Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload.

What we offer you

- A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take home pay
- The opportunity to undertake career progression through whole of organisation projects
- A friendly and supportive work environment.

The Position Description can be found below.

If you are interested in a fast-paced role, where no two days are the same and want the opportunity to join a growing sector please contact Brenton West, General Manager People and Organisational Development, on 0491 050 128 or brentonw@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people/probity type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical;
- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will also be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:SUNDAY, 21st September 2025 at 6.00pm

This position is available for an immediate start and interviews may be conducted as applications are received.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'APPLY’ link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter of no more than two pages which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

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