People & Culture Lead

**A bit about you**

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing the best talent? Do you thrive on meeting deadlines, making things happen and spinning multiple plates? Are you someone who believes in turning thoughts into action, prioritising execution over mere discussion? If so, we're looking for you

But it's not just about tasks and projects; it's also about people. You understand the power of lived experiences and the importance of truly connecting with others. You're a people person who values the richness of someone's story, recognising the significance of empathy and understanding in fostering meaningful relationships.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into challenges, and drive positive change through action, then we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference by helping us put our people at the centre of everything we do

**Key Requirements**
- Proved experience in human resources or people and culture.
- Experience with talent acquisition and recruitment.
- Belief in the benefits of lived or living experience in the workforce.
- Sound understanding of ER and IR requirements.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

**A bit about the role**

The role of the Senior People and Culture Lead is pivotal in driving Youth Projects' talent attraction, acquisition, and retention strategies. They oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, providing guidance to Youth Projects Leaders while implementing initiatives to uphold employee retention, supervision, and talent management standards.

This role will provide insights and develop strategies to support the organisations workforce development plan and support the CPO to implement a lived & living experience recruitment & retention plan.

With a foundation in strong organisational skills and a proficiency in talent acquisition and retention, they manage multiple tasks and priorities. This role collaborates with employees, managers, and other internal stakeholders, delivering high-quality customer service and addressing People and Culture-related inquiries. Their commitment extends to cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, further enhancing, and enabling our people strategy.

**A bit about us**

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open up pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

- Over 8,000 people accessed our services
- Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
- 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
- More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
- Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation programs

You can read more in our Impact Report or you’ll find us right across Naarm/Melbourne with our main hubs located in Glenroy, Sunshine, Werribee, Melton and on Hosier Lane in the heart of the city.

**Why should you work with us?**

We’re a casual and flexible, yet professional and high energy workplace. We encourage flexibility for a healthy work/life balance and although we are very serious about our work, we are very chill when it comes time to wind down. Every day you spend working with us, you’re making a difference. Although they're pretty great perks, we don’t just stop therehere are some of the others:

- Free, locally roasted coffee at the office
- A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
- PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
- Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Uncapped Employee Assistance Program
- Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra 5 personal leave days

**Sounds like you'd like to join the team at Youth Projects?**
- Please note is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working with Children’s Check, Police Check._

**Our commitment to diversity**

**Safety screening**

Youth Projects is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation are safe and feel safe. Youth Projects has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All Youth Projects staff must undergo Police and Working with Children