Domestic Violence Action Centre - Ipswich QLD

DVAC works with individuals and communities to eliminate, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence, and sexual violence.

Through quality support services, community education and collaboration, we challenge the norms and structures that enable violence and promote safe, respectful relationships.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Services Team Leader, you'll provide practical, timely HR advice and support to leaders and employees across the organisation.

Working under general direction, you'll apply established policies and procedures, exercise sound judgement within delegated authority, and seek guidance on more complex matters when required. This is an advisory role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Classification: Level 5 under the SCHADS Award and the DVAC Certified Agreement

Remuneration: $105,000 per annum

In this role, you will:

Partner with leaders to provide practical people-management advice on performance, development, employee wellbeing and workplace relationships.

Support employee relations matters and undertake workplace investigations within an agreed scope and under leadership guidance.

Interpret HR policies, employment legislation and industrial instruments while identifying and managing employment-related risks.

Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.

Draft HR policies, guidelines and procedures and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.

Support workforce planning, organisational change, succession planning and Enterprise Agreement and Award matters.

Coordinate HR training and development activities, including evaluation and continuous improvement of learning outcomes.

About you





You're a collaborative and capable HR qualified who enjoys building trusted relationships and helping others navigate workplace challenges.

You communicate with confidence, exercise sound judgement, and are comfortable managing sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

You'll also thrive in a dynamic setting where no two days are quite the same.

We're looking for someone who has:

Experience providing practical HR advice across a broad range of generalist HR functions.

Knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations and people-management practices.

Sound understanding of employment legislation, industrial agreements and HR policies.

Strong coaching, communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

A commitment to feminist, values-led practice and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches and the context of domestic, family and sexual violence.

A degree in Human Resources (desirable) and at least two years of HR generalist experience.

Experience using Employment Hero (highly regarded).

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

Current driver's licence

Current Blue Card

Current National Police Check

Evidence of your right to work in Australia

Commitment to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

A diverse and inclusive workplace

DVAC is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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