Job description
* Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health & Community Services
* On-site in Narooma with alternate weekly travel to Batemans Bay and Bega
* Relocation costs of up to $5000 and 6 weeks temporary accommodation
We are supporting our client, Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health & Community Services, to find a values driven Human Resource Manager, who's passionate about people, culture, and community impact.
Katungul provides culturally appropriate health care that is tailored to the needs of the Koori people. Their vision is for Aboriginal people to live healthy lives enriched by a strong living culture, dignity and justice, and for Katungul's work to be recognised as a driving force in achieving this.
This HR Management position will lead and strengthen the team's people and culture function. The role is a hands-on and strategic position where you'll partner closely with leaders and teams to build a thriving, culturally safe, and high-performing workplace.
About the Role
This is more than a traditional HR role - it's an opportunity to shape workforce strategy while staying connected to the day-to-day needs of staff across multiple sites.
You'll play a key role in driving a positive, compliant, and culturally safe workplace, supporting leaders, and ensuring best-practice HR systems and processes are in place.
What You'll Be Doing
* Be a trusted advisor to leaders, providing practical, solutions-focused HR guidance
* Lead both strategic and operational HR functions across the organisation
* Partner with teams across three sites, providing hands-on, visible HR support
* Drive workforce strategies that attract, retain, and develop a values-driven workforce
* Champion a culturally safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to offboarding
* Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, Awards, WHS, and internal policies
* Lead and support employee relations matters, including investigations and performance management
* Strengthen HR systems, processes, and reporting to improve efficiency and outcomes
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline
* Strong, end-to-end HR experience across employee relations, recruitment, and workforce planning
* Proven ability to lead HR initiatives, projects, or organisational change
* Experience working in cross-cultural environments, with a genuine commitment to cultural safety
* Sound knowledge of Fair Work legislation, Awards, and compliance frameworks
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and build trust
* High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
* Excellent communication skills, including policy development and reporting
* Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits
* Flexible work options, including occasional work from home
* A supportive, collaborative, and culturally responsive workplace
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal community services
* Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
next steps
To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 4pm on the closing date.
Katungul strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
This is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
To find out more, or for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Talent Lead Mahala on using the subject line: Human Resource Manager - Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health & Community Services - Narooma enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Applications will be assessed as received.