Senior People, Culture and Safety Advisor

at  Aspect

Company Description
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
What you will do:
If you love doing a bit of everything in the People and Culture space, you will love this role!
This is a true generalist position: you will be working with and supporting the managers of our Individual and Community Services (ICS) teams. ICS operates from multiple sites across Melbourne and Sydney and has a large itinerant workforce of Allied Health professionals across Australia. You will be consulting and collaborating with ICS Managers and the Leadership team on a wide range of people, culture and safety matters including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, workforce planning, injury management, employee safety and wellbeing and implementing PCS projects and initiatives.
You will work closely with others members of the People, Culture & Safety (PCS) team: Workplace Relations Manager, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, Recovery at Work Coordinator and our People Services and Payroll teams.
Join the People, Culture & Safety team to support and enable our passionate people to deliver and create positive outcomes for the Autistic individuals we support.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in a People and Culture generalist role, preferably in a not-for-profit environment.
• Experience in supporting managers with employee relations matters.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, modern awards and other industrial instruments.
• Previous experience working with itinerant staff and staff based in remote locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and the confidence to present to groups of staff in person or online.
• Ability to effectively debrief staff – Mental Health First Aid qualification preferred.
• Ability to approach a problem laterally and provide alternative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel to ICS sites in VIC and NSW occasionally as required.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Hybrid working between the office and home
• Employee referral incentive
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply
Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Closing date of 14th February.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Karen Doak, Chief People Officer, kdoak@aspect.org.au
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.
Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.a

Please refer the Job description for details