About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer, to provide generalist human resource expert advice, support, guidance and information to leaders and staff across Women’s Legal Service Tasmania. This is a full-time, statewide role, working across each of our offices in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.
This position is advertised relying on an exception in the Anti-Discrimination Act, as a special measure. Accordingly, this position is open to women applicants only.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose and respond to human resource needs, and provide advice to managers in the support of day-to-day human resource issues affecting the organisation.
- Ensure recruitment, induction, training, development and performance are aligned to our values and culture.
- Support the effective development and implementation of workforce strategies, policies and processes.
- Work with all staff to enhance our organisational culture, values alignment, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in people management or program leadership, and an ability to adapt to changing priorities and organisational needs, demonstrating flexibility in managing tasks and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience working in an interdisciplinary way with other professionals, and experience in working with a similar community sector organisation, or with a genuine understanding and desire to work within the not-for-profit sector.
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, and optimally, around five years of relevant experience in a similar role.
What We Offer
At Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As the Director of Programs, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women in our local community.
Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave (pro rata) to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months’ service.
Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,540 through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.
Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.
Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.
About Us
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the local community. Women’s Legal Service Tasmania provides a statewide communication legal service for women in Tasmania, providing legal advice and information, community legal education, outreach, law reform, and referrals to support services. Our clients are also supported by in-house financial counselling and social work services.
Apply Now
To apply, please download a copy of the Position Description (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application). When you’re ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@womenslegaltas.org.au. Applications will not be accepted via Seek. Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position. We may commence interviewing successful candidates immediately. If you have any queries about the position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Apply now to join our passionate and dedicated team!