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People and Culture Manager


Company : Westhaven Ltd


Location : Dubbo, Australia


Created : 2025-05-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the People and Culture Manager role at Westhaven Ltd6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the People and Culture Manager role at Westhaven LtdAre you a passionate and skilled Human Resources Leader looking for the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in the disability services sector?This exciting opening, due to a promotion within our team, offers a negotiable salary alongside attractive benefits.Salary packaging to $15,900 | Fitness PassportDiversity and InclusionHybrid work environmentLocation Negotiable Dubbo (preferred), Orange, Bathurst or Wagga Wagga. Some travel will be required.About The RoleThe People and Culture Manager leads a team of three, driving proactive strategies and managing services encompassing misconduct, performance, return to work, employee engagement and retention. This role is also key to the successful delivery of organisational change projects.About UsWesthaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high-quality programs and activities that provide whole-of-life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose.Key ResponsibilitiesCoach, guide and support management and team with people management mattersEmployee relations and engagementManage misconduct, performance and return to work at Westhaven including reporting on trends, and proactive approaches to create a safe and respectful work environmentRetention and Engagement Strategies, Diversity and inclusion strategies and Leadership developmentPolicy, procedure and practices development and reviewTo be at the forefront of this opportunity you will have:KnowledgeContemporary knowledge of human resource organisational policies and practicesKnowledge of current employment legislationKnowledge and demonstrated ability in sound case and investigation managementSkillsAdvanced problem solving capabilities, confidence and emotional intelligence that enable you to negotiate and resolve complex situationsProfessional relationship management and influencing skills, with a service oriented outlookHighly developed organisational skills and capacity to prioritise competing demandsHighly developed interpersonal communication including both written and oral skillsEffective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skillsExperienceWillingness to be a team player, with a high attention to detail and systems oriented approach to workThe ability to interact positively at all levels, including dealing professionally with managers and staff from a broad range of educational and cultural backgrounds.Experience in a highly regulated environment such as disability, aged care or health would be highly regarded.Essential Requirements Of The RoleA current NSW Drivers licenceThe ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)About ApplyingPlease submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your abilities to undertake the key responsibilities of this role.We Encourage Diversity And InclusionWesthaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.For more information or confidential enquiries please email Kylie Peacock, Director, People and Culture at kylie.peacock@westhaven.org.auApplications close: 23 May 2025Link to Position DescriptionSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHuman ResourcesIndustriesIndividual and Family ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Westhaven Ltd by 2xGet notified about new Human Resources Manager jobs in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr