People and Culture Coordinator

• 0.6 – 0.8 full-time equivalent position
• Be involved in supporting people and culture activities for a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Leading autism organisation driving positive change for Autistic people and their families
• Hybrid workplace with office based in Richmond 

The People and Culture Coordinator is a new role at Amaze reporting to the Head of People and Culture. A true generalist, the People and Culture Coordinator is responsible for the administration and coordination of a range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, workplace health, safety, and well-being, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

This is a practical role with significant interaction with a diverse, vibrant, and talented group of internal and external stakeholders. Operating in a supportive team, the People and Culture Coordinator’s work will be varied and dynamic and make a genuine contribution to a progressive not-for-profit organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Every day will look different for our part-time People and Culture Coordinator. A master in managing multiple priorities and an expert engager of internal and external stakeholders, key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate all recruitment activities, including drafting job advertisements, advertising roles online, screening/shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews, participating on interview panels, conducting reference checks, and liaising with the Hiring Manager and Interview Panel throughout the process.
• Coordinate induction activities including liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure onboarding provides a positive employee experience.
• Support the review and updating/creation of policies, procedures, and templates to meet legislative requirements, strive for best practice, and improve employee experience.
• Support and contribute to the development/improvement of systems and frameworks to streamline People and Culture processes.
• Support the establishment and coordination of the Workplace Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee and initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development programs, including sourcing and scheduling development activities for staff and conducting employee surveys to audit their effectiveness.
• Assist in implementing Amaze’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

THE *IDEAL CANDIDATE (KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE)

Our ideal candidate is a HR superstar, with direct and/or highly transferable experience working in a human resource management role. Qualifications in business, human resource management, management, or psychology are not essential, but would be a valuable bonus.

We need a special type of person to work with us at Amaze, and our People and Culture Coordinator is no exception. We need someone who:

• Has knowledge of contemporary human resource management practices, and a desire to learn more.
• Has knowledge of State/Territory and Federal employment relations, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity, and occupational health and safety legislative frameworks and/or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, and adapts communication to the needs of the audience.
• Meets and exceeds internal and external customer needs whilst cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
• Works autonomously as well as part of a team, working to achieve effective, productive, and collaborative relationships across the organisation.
• Is action-oriented with the ability to logically plan, organise and prioritise multiple projects/priorities to meet timescales and competing deadlines.
• Is Autistic community focused with either knowledge of, or commitment to, developing respectful communications with Autistic people and their families and carers. 

See the position description for further information.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 March at midnight.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they come through. Amaze may close the advertisement if a qualified applicant is found sooner than the closing date.

Top tip: Research shows that many men apply for jobs even if they only meet about 60% of the job requirements. In contrast, women and other marginalised groups will only apply if they meet 100%. So, if you think you qualify, even if you don’t meet every single requirement in the position description, please do get in touch. We’d love to connect and find out more about you and see if you could be a great fit.

No agencies please.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Please note, as this position requires work from the Victoria Street, Richmond office, it is a requirement that the successful candidate demonstrate triple-vaccination status.

The successful applicant will also need to complete a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

For further information about the role, please contact Jasmine Parker, Head of People and Culture via 03 9657 1600.

Otherwise please email your queries to our HR team at HR@amaze.org.au including clearly stating the specific job you are applying for in the subject line.

WE LIVE OUR VALUES

Amaze is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stay true to our name by hiring ‘Amazing’ people from a wide variety of backgrounds. After all, we want to be as diverse as the communities we serve. Our inclusive culture helps us to be bold, open to difference, embrace curiosity, and spark positive change in ourselves and others.

Amaze is an Autism Positive Employer. We provide support and adjustments, starting with the recruitment process! We nurture an environment that is personally accountable, supportive, psychologically safe, inclusive, and high performing.

If you need any adjustment or accommodation whatsoever for any reason, just let us know in your application or separately via email to our Human Resources (HR) team at hr@amaze.org.au.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR AMAZE

There are lots of reasons why you should work with us. Here are just a few…

• Join a team who are passionate about driving positive change so Autistic people and their families can live their best lives.
• Our culture emphasises kindness, respect, and inclusion. This includes actively engaging and supporting a neuro-divergent workforce and offering reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to a holistic employee assistance program (EAP) for staff and their household members.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Gifted days over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Generous salary packaging.
• Spacious offices in Richmond with the opportunity to engage in the Victoria Gardens Corporate program including freebies, discounts, and offers.