People & Culture Manager

Who We Are

Yilabara is an Aboriginal owned employment and training company focused on driving economic independence for Aboriginal people and their communities. We deliver a range of government funded employment programs and provide consulting services for businesses and organisations working to improve Indigenous employment outcomes.

Yilabara is committed to being an employer of choice and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this key position.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager Corporate Services, the People and Culture Manager is responsible for providing advice and support to managers and employees in relation to all aspects of human resources and the employee lifecycle. The People and Culture Manager works collaboratively with the senior leadership team providing high quality human resource support across all Yilabara programs and offices with particular focus on organisation culture, recruitment, retention, training and work health and safety. This position will assist the Operations Manager Corporate Services with corporate strategic initiatives to assist Yilabara achieve its strategic goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing evidence-based strategies that foster a positive work environment, support the strong organisational culture built on trust, respect and collaboration informed by Aboriginal cultural practices

• Developing, implementing and reviewing Human Resources (HR) and Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures, systems and activities that align with Yilabara's purpose and values and cover all aspects of the employee "lifecycle" ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and consistency across the organisation

• Supporting managers in the recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction of new employees including developing job ads, conducting job evaluations, developing position descriptions and preparing employment contracts

• Maintaining a working knowledge of employment legislation and other regulatory obligations and recommending changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Ensuring HRIS and the payroll changes schedule are maintained and checked ensuring accurate fortnightly payroll processing.

• Coordinating the annual performance review process supporting managers and employees to complete the process within the approved timeframe

• Coordinating the annual Staff Engagement survey including communications, monitoring response rates, analysing and preparing reports and recommendations on results, and communicating outcomes..

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Yilabara's annual training schedule including administration of the online training platform

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications relating to Human Resources, Management or Behavioural Science or substantial experience in the provision of broad operational human resources support and advice

• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation within Australian organisations of evidence-based strategies that foster a positive work environment, develop a strong organisational culture and create a culture of trust, respect and collaboration

• Knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people today.

• Proven ability to build, develop and maintain strong effective working relationships with senior management, employees and other key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, and a strong customer service approach.

• Deep knowledge of and experience in contemporary human resources practices including the ability to review, analyse and interpret industrial legislation and Awards and to assist in developing relevant systems and processes.

• Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities

• Demonstrated computer proficiency with HRIS, recruitment, learning management systems, and other HR technologies

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Valid NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment (WWCC) and willingness to complete a National Police Check

• Driver Licence (minimum Class C, P2).

• Unrestricted work rights in Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a growing Aboriginal organisation with a commitment to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal people.

Applications for this role:

• must include a 2-page letter addressing the essential criteria

• close 10am Friday 18 July 2025

• will be progressively reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about the role or just want to know more about this exciting opportunity please contact Susan on