The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing HR and workplace health and safety functions, ensuring a compliant, safe, and supportive environment for staff. This role reports to the Corporate Services Senior Manager, and drives HR initiatives while managing return-to-work processes and ensuring adherence to WHS legislation. The position supports the organisation's goals by promoting staff development, wellbeing, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and manage the HR and WHS function to ensure alignment with the organisation's mission and strategic objectives
- Create and implement HR and WHS policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement across the organisation
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring that staffing needs are met in alignment with operational requirements
- Provide guidance on Award and legislation interpretation
- Partner with managers to provide advice and support in addressing Industrial Relations matters, including grievances, disputes, and compliance with Fair Work obligations
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of the WHS management system to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and standards
- Manage the reporting and investigation of WHS incidents, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner
- Oversee and manage the return to work process for employees recovering from injury, ensuring that rehabilitation plans are effectively implemented and monitored




- Prepare and deliver regular HR and WHS reports to the Corporate Services Senior Manager, ensuring that key performance indicators, trends, and Award compliance updates are clearly communicated
- Monitor and report on HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and workforce trends, providing insights to senior management for informed decision-making
- Manage the HR and WHS budgets in collaboration with the Corporate Services Senior Manager
- Monitor ongoing legislation and Award changes to ensure timely and accurate advice to the organisation; supporting change management requirements
- Support strategic workforce planning in support of organisational goals

About you

- Minimum certificate IV in Human Resources, Work Health and Safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Relevant certifications or qualifications in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or Workers Compensation (e.g., Return to Work Coordinator certification)
- 3-5 years' experience in HR or WHS roles.
- Proven experience in managing recruitment, performance, employee relations, and workers' compensation processes
- Solid knowledge of employment laws, Award interpretation, Industrial Relations, Fair Work, and WHS regulations
- A Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
- NDIS Workers Screening Check or willingness to obtain
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources or Work Health and Safety (desired)
- Involvement in developing and implementing HR policies, industrial relations strategies and WHS programs

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📌 Human Resources Manager (Bathurst)
🏢 Vivability
📍 Bathurst