Lead HR Partners at The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA
Victoria, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 26

Salary

25000.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 26

Experience

22 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

HR Technology & Services

Description

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, this role is responsible for leading cultural therapeutic ways of the delivery of HR support and advice across VACCA. This position leads employment and employee relations, HR business support and HR partners in alignment with VACCA’s vision and purpose.

The Lead HR Partners plays a leadership role in establishing and building relationships across VACCA to deliver high-quality HR services and build capacity and expertise in people management practices across the organisation.

The Lead HR Partner manages HR services with four direct reports and two indirect reports

About You

  • Commitment and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose and a willingness to champion these internally and externally
  • Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities and commitment to continually build knowledge of such
  • Leadership experience in providing HR advice, complex case management coaching and support and a strong understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
  • Highly effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills, communication skills including the ability to credibly influence people and decisions
  • Established capacity to lead change and undertake workplace investigations with integrity and discretion
  • Demonstrated ability to use data, provide analysis and prepare reports in accordance with reporting schedule.
  • Excellent organisational skills with degree of drive, initiative, time management skills and commitment to high-quality customer service.
  • Well-developed skills to supervise, lead and build the capacity of a team consistent with VACCA policies and frameworks.
  • Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click here Download File Lead HR Partners - Preston - Award Free.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 23 September 2026

Responsibilities

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, this role is responsible for leading cultural therapeutic ways of the delivery of HR support and advice across VACCA. This position leads employment and employee relations, HR business support and HR partners in alignment with VACCA’s vision and purpose.

The Lead HR Partners plays a leadership role in establishing and building relationships across VACCA to deliver high-quality HR services and build capacity and expertise in people management practices across the organisation.

The Lead HR Partner manages HR services with four direct reports and two indirect reports

About You

  • Commitment and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose and a willingness to champion these internally and externally
  • Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities and commitment to continually build knowledge of such
  • Leadership experience in providing HR advice, complex case management coaching and support and a strong understanding of relevant legislation and procedures
  • Highly effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills, communication skills including the ability to credibly influence people and decisions
  • Established capacity to lead change and undertake workplace investigations with integrity and discretion
  • Demonstrated ability to use data, provide analysis and prepare reports in accordance with reporting schedule.
  • Excellent organisational skills with degree of drive, initiative, time management skills and commitment to high-quality customer service.
  • Well-developed skills to supervise, lead and build the capacity of a team consistent with VACCA policies and frameworks.
  • Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click here Download File Lead HR Partners - Preston - Award Free.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 23 September 2026

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