Human Resources Manager

at  Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation

Base salary: $98,859.28 per annum; 12% superannuation; 6 weeks Annual Leave; 17.5% Annual Leave loading; 10 days Personal Leave; Rent free accommodation provided; Relocation costs
Bawinanga is looking for a competent and experience person to fill the role of Human Resources Manager based at Maningrida in West Arnhem Land. Bawinanga employs up to 160 indigenous and nonindigenous workers across a number of different services operating out of Maningrida.
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the management of the human resources unit in Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC). It operates under the direction of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in accordance with BAC plans, policies, relevant legislation and funding guidelines.

• Review and update the corporation’s existing HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure they are in line with the Bawinanga Enterprise Agreement, Modern Awards, National Employment Standards and Northern Territory legislation.
• Develop a Human Resources Management Strategy for the corporation that is responsive to the needs of a workforce operating in a remote area across various industries.
• Implement the strategies and actions from the Human Resources Management Strategy and review the strategy regularly to ensure that goals and objectives continue to be achieved.
• Complete an annual review of the Bawinanga Enterprise Agreement and attend to tasks that arise from this process.
• Assist Managers to attend to and manage employee disputes, conflicts and grievances in accordance with the corporation’s policies and procedures, BAC Enterprise Agreement, National Employment Standards and Fair Work Act.
• Provide direction to managers on the management of their employees in accordance with the corporation’s policies and procedures, BAC Enterprise Agreement, NES and Fair Work Act.
• Ensure that correct recruitment and appointment processes are followed by the corporation’s management.
• Identify more appropriate channels to advertise vacancies so as to connect with more suitable candidates.
• Review all position descriptions and update them in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement classifications and the requirements of program funding agreements.
• Review all employment agreements and update them in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement classifications and the requirements of program funding agreements.
• Ensure Managers conduct 6 monthly performance reviews of their staff and where necessary assist them with the process so that staff files are maintained correctly.
• Analyse and identify the training needs of the corporation’s workforce and develop an annual training plan to meet the mandatory training requirements of each sector, organise training to be conducted in Maningrida.
• Coordinate induction programs for new employees on Bawinanga’s organisational functions and responsibilities, core values and overview on respective services provided by each department.
• Supervise up to two employees in the HR office to ensure they carry out their responsibilities in a diligent and confidential manner.
• Maintain connection with the corporation’s employee assistance program (EASA), to obtain regular performance feedback.
• Maintain the HR management software ensuring the security of personnel files.