People & Culture Manager

**ROLE**:
The role of the People & Culture Manager is to lead the continued development of the organisational culture of ADEC, and staff development and performance processes.

**DUTIES**:

- Lead the continued development of organisational culture, employee satisfaction and staff engagement strategies, staff progression and talent management.
- Support and advise the ADEC Management Team on organisational change management, providing advice and support to the wider organisation.
- Manage and lead staff development and performance processes:

- Support program managers and coordinators through the performance
appraisal process, including performance improvement plans and
performance management procedures.
- Advise senior management on strategies to attract and retain staff.
- ADEC employment conditions and workplace agreements; and the Fair Work Act and related employment legislation.
- Conduct remuneration benchmarking, and advise on strategies and practices for allowances and equity across the organisation.
- Manage all employment relations matters and advise senior management on grievance and misconduct claims including investigations, and liaise with representative bodies as required.
- Develop and maintain compliant employment-related policies and procedures, and ensure their consistent implementation across the organisation.
- Deliver projects as required by the ED including research and preparation of documents for the ED’s review and implementation of recommendations.
- Other tasks and duties as directed by the ED.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Preparation of the ADEC P&C program for audit.
- Assist senior management to ensure the organisation complies with its obligations under Work Health & Safety legislation.
- Analyse and interpret the results of staff surveys as the basis for improving employee satisfaction and organisational culture.
- Maintain an effective system for reporting staff trends to the Board and ADEC management.
- Appointed as the ADEC Protected Disclosure Protection Officer.
- Maintain professional knowledge of trends and changes in the P&C field.

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**:
The Manager’s performance will be measured against the following indicators:

- Effectiveness of P&C management systems as indicated by audit outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties and responsibilities as set out in the Position Description.

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**Essential**:

- Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification, and at least four years’ experience in a role similar to the ADEC P&C Manager.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, regulations, awards, and industrial agreements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including interviewing, counselling, negotiating and report writing.
- An ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of staff management and employment issues.
- Knowledge of job evaluation, employment classification, and remuneration benchmarking processes.
- Capacity to work with a diverse range of people, including people with disability, ethnic communities, service providers and funding bodies.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate, promote and uphold P&C initiatives and values, including discretion and confidentiality.

**DESIREABLE**:

- Well-developed computer literacy skills in MS Office.
- Hold a valid and current licence to drive a motor vehicle, issued by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which the holder will drive, and appropriate to the type of vehicle to be driven.

**“It is mandatory to be fully vaccinated for this position and proof of vaccination will be required”**

**AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION**:
All ADEC employees are employed under the terms, conditions and entitlements of the Modern Award - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award); and the National Employment Standards (NES).

You’ll also receive:

- Salary packaging options
- Hybrid Working Options available
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Supportive team environment
- Chance to make a difference for marginalised Communities

**What you need to do now**:
**Salary**: $49.07 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to follow all processes and procedures as per ADEC and government guidelines regarding use of PPE.

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a current Working With Children Check?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the Fair Work Act?
- How many years' experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law?
- Which Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- Do you have experience working in the disability services sector?
- What is your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years' experience do you have as a People and Culture Manager?
- Have you completed a qualific