HR Generalist

1 month ago


Illawarra, Australia CareSouth Full time

CareSouth, a regional community-based organisation, is seeking an experienced HR generalist to join their people and culture team. As a key partner in shaping the workplace experience, you will play a crucial role in fostering a culture where employees can bring their whole authentic selves to work.

About CareSouth

With a strong focus on values-led leadership, CareSouth lives by its core values of Courage, Compassion, Relationships, Integrity, and Belonging. These values guide everyday behaviours, actions, and decisions to ensure the organisation makes a positive impact every day.

CareSouth is a for-purpose organisation dedicated to influencing and supporting the safety, development, and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. They are known for their dynamic and bold personality, making them an exciting place to work.

The Role

This broad and varied role will see you partnering with managers across multiple regions to provide support and advice on all aspects of people, culture, and safety. You will be responsible for employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, change management, learning and development opportunities, information systems, policies, contracts, and workplace health and safety.

You will work independently with minimal supervision, but also collaborate effectively with the team to achieve shared goals. Your skills and knowledge will enable you to manage multiple projects and deliverables across various facets of the role.

About the Position

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a confident, kind, and empathetic approach when engaging with internal stakeholders. You will be passionate about championing culture and ensuring that employees feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

You will have a background in human resources, ideally from within the social services sector. However, candidates from other industries are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience and skills.

What We Offer

CareSouth is committed to being an employer of choice, recognising the significance and importance of the work their employees deliver. You will be offered:

  • Concessional leave over the Christmas period
  • Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per year
  • Flexible working arrangements, including sliding hours, rostered days off, and working from home
  • Access to discounted private health insurance
  • Access to novated car leasing
  • Tailored professional development pathways to grow your career
  • A free, confidential, and independent employee assistance program (including access to physical, mental, financial online supports)


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