A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC
The opportunity
Our People & Culture team pride themselves on supporting a highly engaged workforce and fostering a positive, people first culture, whilst supporting over 60 individual business units with expert advice and guidance.
Lead by our People and Culture Manager and directly reporting to one of our Human Resource Business Partners, you'll be stepping into a role where your ideas matter and your impact is visible. You'll be hands on across a number of HR activities in this true generalist role. From offering clear and confident advice on Council's Enterprise Agreement and other related industrial instruments to participating in industrial matters and supporting the HR Business Partner in workplace investigations or other HR matters.
You'll also be managing and improving our employee systems and generating and maintaining accurate and reliable workforce information and reporting.
Our People & Culture team is made up of Human Resources, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Workplace Culture, with your direct Human Resources team encompassing 2 x HR Advisors and 2 x HR Business Partners.
* This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement such as Flexi-time
* Base Salary Range: $77,355 - $91,003 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance
* You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
If you're curious about the full scope of the role (and there's plenty to get excited about), you can explore the key responsibilities in the Position Description – view the position description.
So whether you're guiding Managers through people matters, interpreting the Enterprise Agreement, or helping navigate sensitive workplace issues, you'll be exposed to a broad and interesting mix of work. You'll also take ownership of our HRIS (Cornerstone), ensuring our workforce data is accurate, meaningful and ready to inform great decision-making.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or equivalent with experience working in Human Resource Information Systems
* Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, with the ability to multi-task and operate in autonomous high volume work environments
* Effective communication skills, communicating effectively with colleagues and customers to gather information about their needs and services
* Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policies
* Experience in deriving, analysing and presenting complex matters
This is life at PSC
* Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
* Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
* Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
* Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
* PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
* Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
* Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
* Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
* Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
* And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…
* Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
* Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to interpret a piece of legislation and provide plain English advice to a key stakeholder?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know
Applications will be assessed as submissions are received which means the position may close at any stage throughout the advertising period should a successful candidate be identified.
Contact: Lauren Green, Human Resource Business Partner, on
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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