People & Culture Manager (Parental Leave Contract, FT or PT)
Fixed Term Contract (Full Time or Part Time)
Leading the HR function
The Organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one of our valued clients for an experienced People & Culture Manager on a parental leave contract.
Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) is an industry-owned, industry-led Jobs & Skills Council (JSC), funded by the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations (DEWR).
We offer workforce planning, guidance and advocacy for the following industries: Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Tourism, and Hospitality.
Working within a tripartite approach, SaCSA is the critical link between industry stakeholders, government and unions.
We aim to provide a stronger, more strategic voice in ensuring Australia's Vocational Education and Training sector delivers stronger outcomes for employers, workers, learners, trainers and educators.
As the leader in workforce development initiatives for our industries, SaCSA collaborates with industry to identify and articulate current and future employment trends and develops solutions that best serve those needs.
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead the end-to-end people function, providing strategic and operational HR support across the business.
Based in Sydney's CBD, this role offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be the trusted People & Culture lead, providing guidance and support across all areas of HR, including:
Employee relations, HR advice and workplace matters
Recruitment and workforce planning
Onboarding and offboarding
Learning and development initiatives
Performance management and annual review processes
HR compliance, policies and procedures
Workplace culture and employee engagement programs




Leadership coaching and support across the organisation
You will also lead and support a direct report while partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure people strategies align with organisational objectives.
About You
To be successful, you'll bring:
Proven experience in a senior HR or People & Culture generalist role
Not For Profit or purpose-driven organisation experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks
Experience partnering with leaders and providing practical, solutions-focused advice
A passion for building positive workplace culture and employee engagement
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience using HRIS platforms, ideally Employment Hero
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline will be highly regarded
What's on Offer?
Parental leave contract running approximately ***** months through to July ****
Open to both full-time (1.0 FTE) and part-time (0.8 FTE) arrangements for the Fixed Term period of employment
Flexible and hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the Sydney CBD office
Opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team and make a genuine organisational impact
Supportive, values-driven and team-oriented culture
If you're an experienced People & Culture professional looking for a broad and rewarding contract opportunity in a purpose-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally diverse communities to apply.
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📌 People & Culture Manager (Parental Leave Contract, Ft Or Pt) (New South Wales)
🏢 Jobs in HR
📍 New South Wales