The Manager People and Culture is a member of Staricks senior management team. The position is responsible for strategic human resource (HR) management and development workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance and workplace relations activities that contribute to a positive staff culture and the long term effectiveness stability and growth of Starick.The position oversees the delivery of people and culture services for Starick by:Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive HR strategies policies and procedures tailored to the unique needs of StarickProviding strategic guidance and support to managers on all HR-related matters including employee relations staff development performance management and WHS Overseeing recruitment processes ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities Starick servesCollaborating with managers to identify organisational gaps and opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and employee engagement and wellbeingActing as a trusted advisor to managers offering insights and recommendations to minimise WHS risk and promote compliance with relevant Awards regulations and legislationDeveloping and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support Staricks mission and reputation as an employer of choiceABOUT THE SERVICEStarick is an innovative client focused organisation working across the continuum of prevention early intervention crisis response and recovery to address the impacts of Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) and to create safer communities. Our services are based in the eastern metropolitan corridor of Perth and include: Crisis accommodation and support at Mary Smith and Starick House refuges Lead agency for the eastern metropolitan corridor Refuge Service System Model (RSSM) providing a 24-hour emergency response for women and children escaping FDV and ensuring a coordinated response to women and children particularly those at very high risk.Outreach Services including:oDomestic Violence Advocates based in police stationsoSafe at HomeoCounsellingoSupported transitional housingoMobile OutreachoStaff in GP clinicsSpecialist childrens programsPrevention and community education through delivery of Respectful Relationships programs in schools and sport and recreation associations and presentations to community and business groups about FDV and appropriate community responsesStaricks operating frameworks are: Family and domestic violence informedSafe and TogetherChild-centredTrauma informedResponse basedStrengths basedCulturally sensitiveClient-focusedStarick is committed to ensuring a child safe environment and work practices.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESThe key responsibilities of the position are:Human Resources Strategy:Develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports Staricks strategic and workforce objectivesAssist the CEO and Managers to develop and implement workforce planning aligned with Staricks strategic development including planning the workforce component of new and expanded projects and servicesProvide advice to the CEO and Managers on HR and workforce trends and legislative and Award changes and support collective agreement negotiations as required.Assist Managers to plan the workforce component of new and expanded projects and servicesManage compliance with legal and corporate requirements for HR including regular reporting for the Board on workforce inclusiveness and diversity remuneration and performance surveysHuman Resource Operations: Develop implement and review HR systems policies and processesManage the provision of HR services to support managers including recruitment induction training and development performance management grievances and disputesProvide accurate and timely advice information and/or recommendations to staff across the organisation on HR matters to ensure that all policy statutory and award obligations are metCoordinate WHS incident and hazard investigations and reports.Manage workers compensation and return to work processesAdvise and coach line managers to develop capacity in responding to and resolving workforce issuesEnsure job descriptions are up-to-date accurate and compliant with relevant laws regulations and awards Organisational DevelopmentAssist the CEO and Managers to strengthen and develop organisational culture manage change and communicate Staricks vision and valuesSupport the CEO and Managers in the development and implementation of people strategies for development and succession planningDevelop and implement strategies to promote employee engagement and recognitionLeadership in driving implementation of a child safe culture and measures across the organisationContribute to business improvement and innovationQuality Risk Management and Compliance:Develop and implement WHS programs and equal employment opportunity programsChair the WHS Committee and monitor and report on Staricks compliance with requirementsCoach and mentor line managers on role obligations in relation to WHS and riskEnsure all employment policies and practices comply with relevant laws and regulationsEnsures all staff are familiar with and are able to comply with relevant legal and safety requirementsSelection CriteriaESSENTIALDemonstrated experience human resources and workplace health and safety in a leadership role. High level of experience in employee relations and knowledge of industrial and employee relations policy and practiceExperience in organisational development and business improvementDemonstrated ability to act strategically administer legislation statutory and contractual obligations whilst developing innovative workforce solutionsSound working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and Workers Compensation Management.Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholdersStrong MS office skills and experience in using various HR related system platforms (Employment Hero or similar) DESIRABLEAwareness of child safe requirements and experience of implementing these in an organisational context.Familiar with the Social Community Housing and Disability Services Award 2010Experience in a not for profit or community focused organisationMembership of a professional body such as AHRI AIMWA SIAREQUIREMENTSDegree in Human Resources Industrial Relations Business or Management or equivalent from an accredited institutionNational Police Clearance Right to Work in AustraliaA WA Drivers Licence To apply for this role please send a current CV and a statement against the selection criteria (Max. 2 pages) via the Seek website.Queries about the position may be directed to or via email to A full Job description is available on the Starick website The closing date is 20 October 2025 at 4.30pm.Late applications will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next stage of the selection process. 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People And Culture Manager
