Are you ready to make a difference in the mental health sector?

SANE is committed to creating a brighter future for Australians affected by complex mental health issues, by ending mental health inequity and social and economic exclusion. We provide free digital mental health support services and run a variety of mental health awareness, stigma reduction, research, and advocacy programs. We support diverse workforce segments, including those living with complex mental health issues, and the broader community. We are 100+ people with a volunteer work force of circa 60 people.

Visit www.sane.org to learn more about our work.

We are growing and are looking for a talented and driven P&C Manager to join our team.

About The Role

As a pivotal member of our People & Culture team, the People & Culture Manager will drive business outcomes through robust operational leadership with a strategic lens.

Reporting to the GM, People, Culture & Safety, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Melbourne, offering the flexibility of hybrid working two days per week in our Melbourne office.

Key Responsibilities Of This Role Include

Developing and enhancing systems, procedures, and people initiatives with a strong partnering and codesign lens in alignment with SANE’s strategic objectives
Overseeing performance and remuneration frameworks and ensuring compliance with all legal obligations.
Establishing ER frameworks supporting a positive workplace culture with psychosocial safety central in handling grievance and disciplinary processes.
Overseeing the development and currency of People & Culture policies and procedures in line with compliance and good practice across the organisation.
Developing and implementing strategies to build leadership capabilities and staff engagement and promote a safe and inclusive culture

About You

Key to your success in this role would be tertiary qualifications in HR or related qualifications and/or relevant experience, ideally in small to medium sized organisations. While NFP & mental health sector experience is not essential, it would be beneficial.

You have experience in developing, implementing & embedding P&C frameworks and initiatives within complex service delivery environments with a strong partnering approach. Knowledge and interpretation of current employment legislation and Modern Awards (Social, Community, Home Care, Disability Services Industry [SCHCADS] & Health Professionals & Support Services [HPSS]) would be key, as well as experience navigating ER matters, balancing sound judgement with specialist advice and empathy.

You have proven generalist HR capabilities and experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, are proactive and professional in approach with good written and spoken communication skills. You are organised, with a thoughtful business partnering approach and aware of the current intersecting Safety Legislation with HR.

You are people centric, hands on in style, and able to move from operational to strategic as needed. You enjoy a data driven approach to impact positive outcomes and are happy being part of a small and motivated team to influence and embed change across the organisation.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply now!

What’s in it for you?

A friendly and collaborative environment
Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
Opportunity to learn & contribute to a worthwhile cause, being a part of reshaping the P & C function
NFP Salary packaging & benefits

How To Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the criteria below by Sunday 16th February 2025:
Please provide an example where you can highlight your P&C experience and capabilities in how you would go about addressing a business problem.
Do you have generalist P & C experience of 5 plus years? Have you used HR Information Systems and Learning Management Systems? If yes, which systems have you used?
What qualifications, certifications and credentials do you have to support your application?
How do you ensure you stay abreast of current thinking and good practice in People & Culture?
Do you have the right to work in Australia?
What are your salary expectations?

We will start shortlisting and commencing the interview process as applications are received. The selection process will be progressed before the closing date, so to avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only applicants with cover letter addressing the criteria above will be considered.

SANE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are proud champions of lived experience. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of complex mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages to apply.

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