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People & Culture Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented People and Culture Officer to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis at our head office in Launceston, Tasmania.

About Us:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect provides a supportive and respectful working environment, and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service to those in our care.

About the role:
The People and Culture Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the People and Culture function. This role involves managing employee queries, assisting with people and culture systems and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and aged care regulations. The People and Culture Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate employment documentation, promoting efficient people and culture operations, and fostering positive employee experiences.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, addressing inquiries related to onboarding processes, people and culture related systems, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Process documentation requests including contracts of employment, employee letters, national police certificates / NDIS worker screening endorsements, visas, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain and update record management systems and databases, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee information.
• Other related tasks as required by Respect.

Requirements

As our People and Culture Officer, you will support the People and Culture function by effectively managing various administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the following:

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in a people and culture administration role.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage workloads and meet required deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, research people and culture related issues and apply sound judgement to contribute to decision making and continuous improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Relevant qualification and/or previous demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Experience in Aged Care and/or other health care setting.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.