Full-time | 6-month contract | Morwell Head Office
Lead impactful people projects in a purpose-driven organisation
Latrobe Valley Enterprises (LVE) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Morwell, with a proud history of over 50 years creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability. Through strong commercial practices and a genuine commitment to inclusion, we help people build skills, confidence, and independence while contributing to the local community.
We are seeking a capable and proactive People & Culture Manager to lead a series of key organisational projects that will strengthen our people systems, culture, and workforce foundations.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager – Impact, this role will provide organisation-wide leadership across HR, workforce planning, and people initiatives, with a strong focus on delivering practical, high-impact projects within a defined timeframe.
This is a hands‐on role, suited to someone who enjoys building structure, solving problems, and embedding sustainable improvements that enable teams to succeed.
The contract is initially 6 months, with the potential for extension based on organisational needs and project outcomes.
Key focus areas
HR Foundations & Compliance
* Strengthen HR policies, procedures, and documentation
* Ensure compliance with Fair Work, Awards, WorkSafe, and relevant legislation
* Improve contract management and employee lifecycle processes
Employment Relations & Advisory
* Provide expert advice on Award interpretation, classifications, and entitlements
* Support leaders with performance management, conduct, and workplace matters
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
* Enhance recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
* Support workforce planning and capability development across the organisation
* Progress LVE's Culture Action Plan and employee engagement initiatives
* Support psychosocial safety, wellbeing, and inclusive workplace practices
* Optimise HR systems, reporting, and data quality
* Deliver practical improvements to HR processes and organisational maturity
* Provide insights and reporting to leadership to support decision making
What you'll bring
* Demonstrated experience in a senior HR, People & Culture, or HR Manager role
* Strong knowledge of Modern Awards, Fair Work, and employment legislation
* Proven ability to deliver HR projects and organisational improvements
* Experience with HR systems, contracts, and employee lifecycle management
* Experience identifying learning and development needs and implementing training programs to build capability and compliance
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at all levels
* High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement
* Experience in not-for-profit, disability, or community services
* Exposure to organisational development or change initiatives
* Experience supporting diverse or supported workforces
What we offer
* A supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
* Purpose-driven work that contributes to inclusive employment outcomes
* 6‐month contract with potential extension based on performance and organisational priorities
How to apply
If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys building systems, delivering outcomes, and making a genuine difference through people and culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via Seek with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.
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