People & Culture Manager

**Introduction**:
ABOUT US

**Description**:
ABOUT THE ROLE

Strive Community Care provides therapeutic home environments for children and young people with histories of complex trauma, abuse and neglect. We utilise a strong Therapeutic Framework and unique CREATE Model of Care with a focus on establishing holistic safety. Children and young people are provided with a sense of family, support to heal, opportunity to positively connect with others, and rebuild their lives.

We are now seeking a People & Culture Manager to play a key senior management role in supporting children and young persons in their healing journey by providing care in therapeutic homes (Residential OOHC and WeStrive Mentoring Program) and the NDIS. The position is a permanent, full-time role working out of our Seventeen Mile Rocks Office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will deliver all aspects of People & Culture to ensure the efficient management of the workforce and will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, performance, and organisational culture. Be part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.

**Duties of the successful applicant include**:

- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement People & Culture strategies that drive organisational growth and sustainability, positioning Strive Community Care as an employer of choice.
- Talent Management: Lead recruitment efforts to attract top-tier talent, oversee the seamless onboarding process, and manage performance evaluations to maximise employee potential.
- Culture Champion: Cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging among all team members.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilise people and culture metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, making data-driven decisions that continuously enhance their people and culture practices.
- Compliance and Best Practices: Stay informed about industry trends, ensure staffing-related compliance with regard to legislation in a care setting, and best practices to encourage safety and mitigate risks effectively.
- Safety & Wellbeing: Driving WHS requirements and promoting the organisation's wellbeing focus (safety planning, EAP service, monthly supervision, appropriate rostering, post-incident support, etc).

**Skills and Experiences**:
ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will require the following Qualifications and Experience:

- Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field is preferred, as is a minimum of five years of experience in people and culture management, preferably in the community services sector (ideally in OOHC or NDIS).
- Expertise: Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, with a knack for problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced environments.
- Certifications: HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred, showcasing your commitment to professional excellence.
- Licenses and Probity Checks: Hold or willing to attain a valid Blue Card (QLD WWCC), Yellow Card (QLD DWS), and Current National Police Check (within the last 12 months). Hold a current unrestricted QLD drivers licence (or equivalent)

THE GREAT THINGS WE HAVE TO OFFER

Strive staff are the reason our organisation is great. We are constantly striving to be an organisation with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their culture, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can deliver such a high standard of care.

We’re here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self home. In addition to your salary, Strive offers:

- A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined
- Tools of the trade (mobile phone and laptop)
- Flexible working arrangements including sliding hours, rostered days off, and working from home
- 24/7 On-Call Support
- Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (including free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.

APPLY NOW

Strive Community Care is a Child Safe organisation and will require the successful applicant to complete pre-employment checks including a Criminal History Check and a Positive Notice Blue Card. Strive Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities to apply.