Human Resources and Diversity Officer

**Elevate Your Career with a Role That Makes a Difference**

Are you passionate about creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace? Do you love working with people and making a positive impact? We’re looking for an energetic and committed HR & Reconciliation, Diversity, and Inclusion (RD&I) Officer to join our team at the Australian Public Transport Division. In this combined role, you will not only support our HR operations but also lead initiatives that champion reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion across the organization.

**Why Join Us?**
- Make a tangible impact on our workplace and the broader community
- Collaborate with passionate teams and external partners
- Exciting new position in a respected organization dedicated to supporting our community
- Lead programs that improve both employee satisfaction and the customer experience
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including travel allowances
- Be part of a supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment

**About the Role**

**Location**: Leichhardt, NSW

You will report directly to the General Manager - People and Culture and play a key role in shaping our HR practices and advancing our commitment to diversity and inclusion. You’ll manage day-to-day HR responsibilities, ensuring compliance, supporting employee relations, and overseeing HRIS systems, while also leading our RD&I strategy. Your mission is to foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace that supports our employees across NSW.

**Key Responsibilities**:

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HR Responsibilities**:

- Address employee concerns, manage conflicts, and provide HR guidance
- Oversee employee relations, performance reviews, disciplinary matters, and leave arrangements
- Administer employee benefits, payroll, and HR-related processes
- Maintain employee records and HR databases to ensure compliance
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Facilitate training and development programs to enhance employee growth
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze data to improve retention
- Produce weekly and monthly HR reports Handle ad hoc HR duties as needed
- ** RD&I Responsibilities**:

- Promote a culture of reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion across the organization
- Design, implement, and evaluate RD&I programs, including the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and LGBTQIA+ initiatives
- Facilitate diversity awareness training for staff and managers
- Analyze workforce data to measure the impact of RD&I initiatives and report to senior management
- Collaborate with various teams to develop inclusive transport services and improve staff training
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including diversity and ATSI partners

**About You**
- Proven experience in HR and Diversity and Inclusion roles
- Solid understanding of HR practices, employment laws, and diversity and inclusion best practices
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliver under pressure
- Analytical skills to assess data and measure the effectiveness of HR and RD&I initiatives
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR software
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- Passion for equity, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
- A collaborative spirit and ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders

**About us**

In partnership with Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With approximately 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers where they need to go.

**Join Us and Be a Leader in HR, Diversity, and Inclusion