Head of People & Culture

About Us

Since 1992WA Blue Skyhas been a trusted provider of community and disability services across are known for our commitment to quality the past five years we have undergone significant strategic growth and transformation with continued expansion on the horizon.

At WA Blue Skyin addition toskills and experienceweplacegreat importanceon finding individuals whose values align with our purpose. This alignment fosters a positive workplace culture and ensures strong connections with our customers and community.

Ifyourepassionate about making a difference and growing with a purpose-driven organisationwedlove to hear from you.

Overview of the Position

The Head of People & Culture is a key member of theleadership team responsible foroverseeing and drivingthe organisations people strategy and fostering a strong values-based culture. The role ensures the effective delivery of people culture and safety functions to support organisational performance compliance and long-term sustainability.

The Role

TheHead of People & Culturereportsdirectly tothe Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officerand indirectly to the CEO on strategic workforce initiatives and safety. This is afull-timepermanentpositionbasedin Bentley.

Responsibilities:

As aHead of People & Cultureyou willbe responsible for:

• Providing strong leadership coaching and development to the People & Culture team and building linemanagerscapability to effectively manage and resolve workforce matters.
• Delivering highquality endtoend HR services including strategic review of HR strategy and policies and expert advice across the employee lifecycle workforce planning and organisational capability.
• Applying a commercial riskinformed approach to workforce matters including WHS ER/IR and broader people management to achieve positive outcomes.
• Leading and supporting change and workforce initiatives that drive organisational growth and sustainable outcomes with a focus on diversity inclusion engagement employee experience and service delivery.
• Monitoring and analysing safety performance and workplace incidentsidentifyingtrends and risks and overseeing workers compensation and injury management processes.
• Building andmaintainingstrong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the broader community consistently modelling WA Blue Skyvaluesand contributing to a safe work environment.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations or equivalent from an accredited institution. A candidate with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role instead of qualifications would be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role within a human resources function ideally within a not-for-profit or community-focused organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and managing people resources and budgets.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence and drive organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while interpreting and applying legislation industrial instruments and contractual obligations.
• Ability to manage and negotiate complex and sensitive stakeholder relationshipsmaintainingconfidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation frameworks.
• Ability to interpret analyse and present workforce data and insights using organisational systems.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to problem-solving risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with HR information systems (HRIS).

Desirable

• 3 to 5 years in a senior leadership role ideally within a complex human services environment.
• Postgraduate qualifications ordemonstratedachievementsindrivingstrategic HR safety and industrial relations learning and development capability building culture and values initiatives leadershipdevelopmentand workforce planning.

Employment Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Checkat commencement
• UnrestrictedRight to Work in Australia
• Influenza Vaccinationat time of commencement

Benefits

• Anattractive salary package
• Access tosalary packaging benefitsof up to$18550 increasing your take-home pay

How to Apply

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. We ask you to provide an up-to-date resume and a covering letterdemonstratinghow your skills and experience match those that we are looking for. We look forward to receiving your you want toknow more about the role please contact the People & Culture Team

Applications close on12 June;however we may begin interviewing before the closing date if suitable candidates areidentifiedearlier.

WA Blue Sky embraces a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We respect individuals from allwalks of lifeand encourage people from various backgrounds and cultures to join our organisation.