About the role

The Director of Human Resources leads end to end HR strategy and operations across BDAC, ensuring people, culture and Community are central to all decisions. This role balances empathy with accountability and provides hands on leadership across recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, wellbeing, policy, governance and compliance.  You will partner closely with the CEO, Operational Leadership team, managers and staff to build people management capability, manage risk and support organisational growth, while embedding BDAC’s values and commitment to self-determination.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all HR functions including recruitment, performance management, capability development, employee relations, organisational design, wellbeing and workers compensation
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including engagement with Fair Work, WorkSafe and WorkCover
• Lead change processes including restructures, policy implementation, system reviews and HR projects
• Develop and implement HR and workforce strategies aligned to BDAC’s strategic direction
• Provide high level strategic advice on organisational design, capability, performance, employee relations and wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards and regulatory obligations
• Maintain strong governance over employment decisions, remuneration, job architecture and delegated authority
• Lead development and implementation of contemporary HR policies, processes and systems
• Lead initiatives that enhance organisational culture, engagement, retention and wellbeing
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes, build leadership capability and improve staff outcomes

About you

You are an experienced, values driven and collaborative HR leader, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining practical and hands on. You are comfortable navigating complexity, supporting leaders through difficult matters and embedding culturally informed HR practices in a community services organisation.

You will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years’ operational HR experience
• Proven experience in a senior or strategic HR leadership role (community services, ACCO or NFP experience highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and HR best practice
• Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Sound judgement with the ability to balance risk, relationships, fairness and outcomes
• Experience delivering change, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS (ELMO highly regarded)