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General Manager - People And Organisational Support


Company : Youth Support Advocacy Service


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-12-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job description Executive position reporting directly to the CEO 5 Weeks Annual Leave Competitive total remuneration with access to full NFP salary packaging About us Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia''s largest and most comprehensive, youth-specific community service organisations that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and well-being of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and / or access our service. YSAS respects and celebrates diversity within our workforce and in the young people and families we serve. We are committed to inclusion and equity for all employees and everyone involved with our organisation. At YSAS we put a high value on teamwork and focusing on each person involved, can contribute to the success of their colleagues in delivering on our purpose. About the position Our people are at the heart of everything we do. The General Manager : People & Organisational Support People & Organisational Support is an Executive role, focussed on creating the conditions for the YSAS workforce to thrive in fulfilling our organisational purpose. Central to the success of this role is the evolution of our organisational culture as an expression of our values (Honesty, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect). Key Responsibilities We deliver on our commitment to inclusion and equity for all involved with YSAS Our workforce is safe, well and supported to perform to a high standard Organisational systems, processes and policies are contemporary and effective Organisational initiatives are designed and delivered in line with YSAS Strategy The YSAS workforce is remunerated fairly and recognised appropriately for their contribution Workforce-related risks and opportunities are managed proactively and effectively Data and other forms of intelligence enable continuous improvement and insightful strategic planning The General Manager : People & Organisational Support will work with CEO, the Company Secretary and the YSAS Board Directors and Committee members to ensure organisational governance is efficient and effective. To be successful in this role, you will need Demonstrated track record of devising and successfully implementing an effective people and culture (HR) strategy Experience in leadership development Detailed understanding of the legal and regulatory obligations applying to YSAS in relation to people and culture Comprehensive understanding of industrial and employee relations Thorough understanding of risk management and business continuity frameworks Demonstrated experience in organisational change management People and Culture experience (HR) in the NFP, Community Services or related sectors For full details of the position and more about YSAS benefits please visit our employment website. Why work with us? YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave. Access to learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Please note : As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position. Further Enquiries For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Beth Priest, Executive Support Manager, on regarding the General Manager : People & Organisational Support. YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation. A position description is attached. #J-18808-Ljbffr