Human Resources Associate

Details

• Be part of a large for purpose organisation
• Great career development role towards generalist HR
• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging benefits

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from disability, aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.  

Our Vision is “doing all the good we can because every life matters”

Our values are: soft hearts, hard feet, sharp minds, open hands

About the role

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant/Coordinator looking to take the next step in their HR career.

As the HR Associate reporting to the HR Senior Business Partner, you will have an allocated business group that you will support and for which you will be the primary contact.

This role is a truly hands-on generalist position and you will be responsible for:

• Oversight and processing of various HR online forms, requests and transactions
• providing best practice HR advice to line managers and employees across a range of issues including in policy, procedures and employee relation matters
• interpreting and providing advice on industrial instruments, including Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• guiding and supporting line managers in effective performance management processes and case management of employee relations matters, ensuring timely and accurate advice
• supporting managers in the recruitment and onboarding process
• be involved in the delivery of key HR related projects
• contributing to the development and review of HR policies and procedures
• assist in delivering and preparation of HR related training
• provide backup support to the HR Operations team’s administrative duties

About you (selection criteria)

You are someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• previous experience working as a HR Assistant/Administrator/Coordinator or similar
• experience in providing generalist HR advice to a diverse workforce
• experience in working with HR systems and processes
• experience and commitment in driving positive organisational outcomes
• strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to liaise effectively and professionally with stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail

• A working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, including the NES

• ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines.

The benefits

You will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team, grow your career and access a range of benefits, including:

• professional development opportunities  

• salary packaging (reduce the tax you pay and increase your take home pay)  

• Fitness passport – wellbeing discounts (eg. Gyms, pools) 

• Blue light card – staff discounts and benefits  

• study assistance program (including reimbursement of tuition fees and access to study leave) 

• employee referral scheme (be gifted when you refer someone you know to work at Wesley Mission) 

• Employee Assistance Program (access to independent counselling and support services)  

• Chaplaincy support 

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

See a copy of the Position Description below. 

Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above in full. For further information or to apply, please email bryan.li@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close 4 pm, 16 May 2025.

We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued. The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.