From humble beginnings as a Mildura-based community organisation more than 50 years ago, MADEC Australia today is a leading national provider of employment, education and an international labour hire program. Our roots, and enduring purpose, as not-for-profit, is to make a difference to people’s lives by alleviating poverty and distress. Making a positive difference in our clients’ lives since our inception, we support and assist people in need as they face challenges, helping them to address their needs, overcome social, financial and physical barriers, improving their lives through intervention, education and employment.

About the role

Step into a pivotal role as a Human Resources Advisor within our corporate HR team, where you will perform as a trusted HR generalist across the complete employee lifecycle. You can work remotely, or from our Mildura headquarters if you are considering relocating. This is your opportunity to influence strategic talent acquisition outcomes, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture across a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation:

Partner with a dedicated client group of leaders on a diverse range of people matters, providing professional and business focused HR advice and support

• Contribute to and deliver an outstanding end to end recruitment function ensuring alignment with MADEC values and business requirements
• Advise and support leaders in a range of HR practices including employee performance and development

• Under the guidance of the HR Manager, manage and resolve employment relations issues, ensuring timely and appropriate actions
• Contribute to a range of HR projects that focus on enhancing organisational culture, employee engagement and building a collective MADEC team environment

About you

You are an experienced HR professional with a passion for people, culture and workplace performance improvements. To be considered you must possess the following:

• An Australian degree in Human Resources, or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in a HR Advisor, HR Consultant or HR Business Partner role
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment and talent acquisition

• A working knowledge of Fair Work legislation in relation to performance and disciplinary matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Influencing and coaching capabilities
• Experience in change management and process improvement
• Intermediate MS Office and previous HRIS system experience

Ultimately, the breadth of this role can be determined by your strengths and previous experience. What is certain is that you will need to be agile; be able to multi-task; and be solutions focused in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

A National Police check, as well as possessing full Australian working rights, is a requirement of this role.

Culture and Benefits

MADEC prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.

We also offer:

• Check the potential tax savings you might be entitled to if you were to take up our Salary Packaging benefit by completing the calculator here https://accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging/salary-packaging-calculator/ - you will be surprised at the increase in your take home amount!

• A competitive salary that includes the ability to Salary Package up to the value of $15,900 of your annual salary per annum
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave after three years’ service (eligibility conditions apply)
• Great team culture with free wellbeing and counselling support for employees
• Additional paid personal leave, paid volunteer/charity leave and more!

How to apply

Pease include a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, and a current resume detailing your experience.