Assistant Manager, People & Culture

CityLife Church is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Manager, People & Culture.  This is a Fixed Term, part-time (0.6) opportunity that would suit a HR Generalist or HR Officer who is looking to step up into the next role

The People & Culture Assistant Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for all CityLife sites.  They will also ensure that CityLife is compliant with the appropriate Industrial Awards and employment legislation.  The P&C Assistant Manager will answer general staff queries regarding P&C policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.  The role provides assistance to the Head of People & Culture in areas such as staff training, or ad hoc projects as required.   The P&C Assistant Manager will also be involved in working with the P&C Officer on culture building activities such as mid and end of year events and staff recognition.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating end to end staff recruitment including advertisements, interviews, screening and recommendations on appointments.
• Work with the P&C Officer on onboarding practices, including ensuring compliance with training requirements (i.e. Child Safe Standards training compliance).
• Ensure compliance with current applicable legislation for all aspects of recruitment, contracts, and documentation.
• Working with the P&C Officer, monitor and manage timelines for fixed term contracts, casuals, and temporary additional hours within the guidelines of the applicable legislation and Award.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable legislation and Awards, including those that specifically relate to religious organisations and provide advice to staff and managers in these areas as they relate to human resources.
• Assist with roll out and analysis of the annual Employee Opinion Survey.
• Assist the Head of People & Culture with any training needs of staff, including presenting relevant training to staff where required.

The successful applicant will have:

• 4 + years’ experience working in a HR Generalist, recruitment, or Officer role (or similar) with the ability to interpret and provide advice on relevant HR legislation, applicable Awards, policies and procedures.
• A tertiary qualification in HR or a related area will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience working with Awards. Specific experience with Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010, Social Community Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2020 & Miscellaneous Award 2020 will be highly regarded.
• Current knowledge of Australian employment legislation is needed for this role.
• Previous experience in preparing templated contracts and contracts amendments (i.e., variation of contract or temporary change in hours letters).
• Highly competent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret complex documents (i.e. Awards, policy documents)
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, listening, negotiation and consultative skills at all levels.
• Good time management and the ability to multi-task with exceptional follow-through to ensure decisions are enacted in a timely manner.
• The ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and understand systems of escalation. Ability to foster a healthy and positive culture of trust within the organisation.

To apply, please review the details Position Description and forward your resume and cover letter to Justine Fung at employment@citylife.church

Applications close 12 April 2024.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.