Human Resources Manager

About Somerville Community Services

Somerville is a for-purpose community-based organisation that has supported Territorians for over 60 years. We specialise in high-quality disability services that empower people to live the life they choose. As a registered NDIS provider we deliver individualised support across the Northern Territory with a focus on respectful person-centred relationships that promote choice dignity and independence.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven HR leader to join Somerville as Manager Human Resources.

Reporting to the General Manager Shared Services this role provides strategic and operational leadership across employee relations performance management workplace investigations HR policy compliance and organisational change.

Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation the role supports consistent practical and legally compliant people management practices while contributing to leadership capability organisational improvement and a positive workplace culture.

What youll do

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of HR services and ensuring consistent practical and legally compliant people practices across the organisation
• Providing expert advice and support on complex employee relations matters including performance management misconduct grievances investigations workers compensation and separation processes
• Coaching and supporting leaders to build capability and confidence in managing people-related matters
• Developing and maintaining HR policies procedures frameworks and systems that support best practice and compliance
• Monitoring changes to employment legislation Enterprise Agreements Awards and HR best practice to ensure organisational compliance
• Supporting organisational change initiatives and strategic workforce priorities
• Monitoring HR-related risks trends and metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
• Building positive relationships with unions regulators and external stakeholders
• Leading and developing the HR team to foster a collaborative accountable and service-focused culture
• Working collaboratively with Somervilles Workforce function which oversees recruitment onboarding rostering learning and development and payroll operations to support a consistent and aligned organisational approach

What youll bring

To succeed in this role you will bring strong HR leadership capability sound judgement and demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and people management matters within a fast-paced operational environment.

You will also demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation Enterprise Agreements Awards the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards (NES)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and workplace investigations with a strong understanding of procedural fairness and risk management
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies procedures and frameworks
• Strong leadership influencing coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication analytical organisational and problem-solving skills
• High levels of professionalism discretion and emotional intelligence
• Strong systems and digital capability including experience with HR systems and Microsoft 365

Highly regarded:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Business or a related discipline
• Experience within disability community services health or not-for-profit sectors
• Knowledge of the SCHADS Award and NDIS environment

You will also need to hold or have the ability to obtain an NT Working with Children Clearance satisfactory Criminal History Check NDIS Worker Screening Clearance NT Driver Licence and influenza vaccination.

Please refer to the fullposition description for a complete list of essential and desirable criteria.

Why work with us

This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential HR leadership role within a large and diverse organisation delivering essential services across the Northern Territory.

At Somerville HR is recognised as a key strategic function and this role offers the autonomy and support to lead meaningful improvements across people practices compliance leadership capability and organisational culture. Youll work closely with an experienced and collaborative leadership team and have the opportunity to shape approaches influence decision-making and contribute to broader organisational initiatives and continuous improvement.

Youll also enjoy:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging (potential to increase your take-home pay by up to approx. $6400 per year).
• Six weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
• A genuine focus on wellbeing inclusion and work-life balance
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply

To apply please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

If you have any questions or require adjustments to participate in the application process please contact us at or call.

Somerville is committed to creating a safe inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received so early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.