• Are you a passionate Human Resource Manager looking to make a difference in your career? 
• Highly attractive remuneration plus a further host of benefits, including annual airfares, salary sacrificing, relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation
• Enjoy six weeks of leave per year, giving you time to explore the magnificent region, camping, fishing and four-wheel driving!

Hi there! We're Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Our purpose includes providing comprehensive primary health care services to the Aboriginal populations and others in and around Halls Creek. The service provides primary health care clinical services and population health programs in Halls Creek and at the outlying Ringer's Soak community.

Halls Creek, a boom town at the heart of the Kimberley region, is a busy service town for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travellers exploring northern Western Australia. Halls Creek is also the fourth fastest-growing shire in Western Australia.

Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicentre with 6 great art centres within the district and is the gateway to a range of world-renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on earth with a diameter of 850 meters).

Halls Creek is just 1200 km from Darwin, 700 km from Broome and 1,050 km to Alice Springs, offering you the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful Australian outback in your spare time.

About the Opportunity

The Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager based in Halls Creek, WA, to join us on a journey of growth. This role is pivotal as we expand into the aged care facility and increase our staff numbers from 50 to 80.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this senior leadership position is responsible for delivering strategic HR advisory services, ensuring compliance with workplace legislation, and fostering a positive organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultancy on HR management issues and support organisational development
• Lead and support the HR work unit in alignment with the organisation's vision and values
• Monitor team progress and facilitate performance discussions
• Engage with employees and provide regular and effective feedback
• Address conflicts and grievances in accordance with organisational policies
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment, focusing on mental health
• Perform staff audits, submit compliance reports, and participate in audits
• Manage the organisation's Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Learning Management System (LMS)

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We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in HR or a related field, who shares a deep connection with Aboriginal culture. You should have at least 5 years of experience in HR management, demonstrating an ability to navigate the nuances of our unique culture with grace and understanding.

Your standout qualities include:

• A shining compassion, passion, and empathy for working with Aboriginal people
• A keenness to immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture, learning and evolving at every step
• Exceptional listening skills and clear communication, make you the go-to for understanding and resolving complex issues
• Familiarity with, or readiness to master, the standards of residential aged care, adding warmth and safety to our community’s heart

This role is more than a job, it’s a calling for a leader ready to integrate professional expertise with a deep, personal commitment to our mission. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and are ready for a journey filled with growth, learning, and heart, we can’t wait to meet you.

About the Benefits

We are an organisation that truly values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. You'll enjoy an incredible level of variety, with new locations and challenges every day!

For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive circa $135,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications), plus salary packaging options of up to $30,000. You will also have a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Ongoing training and ongoing professional development options
• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
• Fully-furnished house
• Vehicle for work purposes
• Annual airfares of up to $2,000 
• 6 weeks of annual leave and up to 2 weeks of special leave per year

While you will face diverse new challenges in these roles, you will also enjoy working in a close-knit and supportive work environment. This is a highly attractive opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in Aboriginal health!

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference — Apply Now!