People and Culture Advisor

PEOPLE AND CULTURE ADVISOR

About the Opportunity 

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the People and Culture Advisor is responsible for providing accurate and timely people and culture related advice, support and consultancy services to the Executive Management Team, managers and employees.

This role has a generalist focus managing all aspects of the people and culture function including:

• policy development
• recruitment and selection
• learning and development
• coaching and mentoring
• compliance
• remuneration
• conflict resolution
• culture promotion
• reporting

For further information, please click the Job Description Form, or please visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Demonstrated experience in a generalist People and Culture Advisor role (minimum of two years) with a sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices including knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and  legislations;
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field;
• Proven ability to interpret and apply industrial agreements, providing advice to management and employees;
• Coaching skills at both an organisational and individual level;
• Sound project management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Demonstrated change management experience and the ability to operate in a complex and challenging environment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require to demonstrate licensing and other evidence as detailed in the Job Description Form

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $ 90,000 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation. You will have access to a number of entitlements and fantastic benefits including:

• 11.5% Superannuation; 
• Housing with subsidised utilities
• Salary Package up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits;
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading;
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy; and 
• Employee Assistance Program;

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidates will have a substantive location (Newman) they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly.

For further information including, please contact People and Culture Team on 08 9177 8307.