This is an exciting opportunity to join Anglicare WA in this rare and rewarding senior leadership role as General Manager, People Services.

Anglicare WA has a vision for a just and fair Western Australia where everyone can thrive. Our purpose is to drive positive outcomes for those in need and challenge barriers to thriving. We are a diverse and fiercely inclusive organisation and with a workforce of over 800 exceptional people, Anglicare WA is one of the largest not-for-profit employers in WA.

Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, the General Manager, People Services leads a high performing People Services team and plays a key role in cultivating a safe, inclusive and thriving workplace culture, where people feel engaged with our purpose, aligned with our values and inspired to reach further.

People Services work in collaboration with the broader People and Culture portfolio, which includes Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development and Safety & Wellbeing. We are deeply committed to supporting Reconciliation, and People and Culture walk alongside the Aboriginal Engagement team in the delivery of Anglicare WA's Aboriginal Employment and Career Strategy.

People Services covers the following key areas:

Workforce planning and strategy

Talent attraction and EVP

Employee experience and engagement - from onboarding to offboarding

Remuneration and rewards

Performance development and management

Workforce issues resolution

Industrial / employee relations

Support with 'people' budgeting, payroll / wage compliance and audits

HRIS data insights and reporting

This opportunity comes at a pivotal time as we prepare to launch the Anglicare WA Strategy 2030. As General Manager, People Services you will be integral in supporting the implementation of our next five-year strategy and driving high impact people projects and initiatives to support our strategic objectives.

What you will bring

You will be a values-driven, person-centred leader, with a caring, confident and collaborative style. You’ll hold extensive generalist HR experience in a senior leadership role and have a sound understanding of working in the community services sector or not for profit sector. A comprehensive and up to date understanding of employment legislation and best practice in employee relations is essential, and experience in Enterprise Bargaining will be advantageous. You’ll be strategic, innovative, risk aware and solutions focused, with an eye on emerging HR trends, risks and opportunities. This position requires a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or significant relevant experience.

Impact and benefits

This is a senior leadership role with real sense purpose. As General Manager, People Services you will support Anglicare WA to drive positive outcomes for those in need and work in a highly engaged, inclusive and caring team environment.

You will also enjoy:

$160,000 (circa) full-time salary plus 12% superannuation from 1 July

Salary packaging options, up to $15,900 per annum

Access to free on-site parking (East Perth WA)

Regular opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning

Flexible lifestyle friendly work environment, including hybrid option

Access to free Employee Assistance Program

3 days additional leave between Christmas and New Year

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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Apply now!

We will be considering applications for this role as they are received and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when suitable candidates have been identified. If this role excites you and you're passionate about our purpose, click the apply button and follow the prompts to attach a current resume and covering letter.

To request a position description or for further information about this role, please contact Kathryn Laferla, Director People and Culture via [email protected] or call 0411078097.

All enquiries and applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.