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People & Culture Manager (part time)

Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here!

Directions is growing and developing. Due to this growth & the importance we place on our people and culture, we are looking for a passionate, purpose-driven and strategically focused People & Culture manager to own and lead our culture, find and develop our people and drive engagement and performance.

About us

Directions Disability Support Services provides a range of community based services in therapy, group and individual and support coordination. We pride ourselves on cultivating strong relationships that enable people to dream big and achieve their desired goals.

Our vision is to inspire and show others what is possible for people with disabilities.

We are committed to the people we support to feel empowered, have a fulfilled life with purpose, healthy relationships, and friendships. We want for them to be part of an inclusive community, which accepts people for who they are and looks beyond disability.

Our values, what we believe in, include;

• Working together
• Energy & enthusiasm
• Making a difference
• Being creative & flexible
• Being compassionate & honest

About the role

This is an integral role, playing a pivotal role in the organisation and leadership team. The purpose of this role is to empower and enable our people to provide the very best of care for the people we support, and deliver on our vision and purpose.

In this strategic role you will report directly to the CEO and will work closely with the leadership team in delivering key projects, outcomes and strategies across the organisation to create a high performing, engaged, safe and cohesive team culture.  

You will draw on your knowledge and experience of HR, people and culture to lead functions such as recruitment, onboarding, role clarity, values, engagement, analytics, leadership development, performance, training, recognition, process improvement, provision of IR/HR advice, policy and procedure development. No two days are the same!

About the Opportunity

• Chance to make a real difference by supporting people who need our help
• Being a new role, means the opportunity to make it your own & develop innovating programs
• Competitive salary + super + salary packaging;
• Free parking and lovely office space.
• Part time (0.8FTE) role with flexible working conditions based at our Maddington office
• Growth-focused, fun and supportive team culture with regular social and team-building events
• Work alongside a committed, passionate and values-driven leadership team

Who you are:

• Qualifications in HR (or a related discipline)
• A strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and modern awards.
• You have at least 10+ years relevant experience (including HR Manager experience)
• You’re a purpose driven individual, passionate about making a difference, serving others and helping the people who need it.
• You have strong interpersonal, influential and coaching skills and experience working collaboratively within a professional environment.
• You have substantial commercial acumen and change management experience
• You pride yourself on being agile, curious and solutions focused.
• You have experience in working in the disability sector with a predominantly mobile / community -based workforce (desirable)

How to Apply

We pride ourselves on being a progressive and people focused organisation. If you’re interested in joining our wonderful team, we invite you to send us both your:

• CV, and
• A short (1 minute) video of why you want to join our organisation.

For further information and a copy of the Opportunity Brief please email: paula.keech@directions.asn.au or call Paula on 9262 4900.

The successful applicant will need to provide a valid Working With Children (WWC) check, National Police Certificate and evidence of completion of the NDIS ‘Quality, Safety & You’ Workers Orientation Module.