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Welcome to the Diocese of Parramatta
If you feel you have the skills and commitment to serve the Catholic Church in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then we would love to hear from you.
We look for people who bring:
- An understanding and commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
About us
The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the fastest growing diocese in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes, 83 Catholic schools, and more than 45,000 students and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.
Please send your resume and covering letter when applying to parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org
The Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL) is a not-for-profit charity of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta. Its mission is to support families and children within our communities by delivering quality development and learning experiences for children in our care.
CDPSL provides early years education and school-age care services across more than 40 Out of School Hours (OOSH) and early learning centres within the Parramatta, Blacktown, Hawkesbury/Nepean and Blue Mountains regions and is continuing to grow.
Our services are provided with Respect, Encouragement and Care in partnership with the Diocese and its agencies.
Due to the rapid expansion of our Catholic Out of School Hours Care (COSHC) network, which currently employs around 400 staff, an exciting and new permanent full-time opportunity exists for an experienced and driven HR Business Partner to join our HR team.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Managers Early Years Education & Care enterprise to provide professional, end to end HR support.
You will be a trusted advisor and business partner; employee advocate; culture and values champion; and a driver of change.
You will be a collaborator and team player and work proactively to provide excellent HR advice and support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and performance matters; workplace investigations; award interpretation and workplace policies and procedures.
You will be solutions-focussed and have a working knowledge of HR systems; Work Health and Safety; Workers Compensation; and recruitment and selection.
As a true HR Business Partner, you will anticipate people-related business needs and maintain an in-depth understanding of your client group, including key business priorities and strategies and workforce metrics and trends, to support the provision of effective HR advice and support.
You will maintain regular contact with managers and employees and visit their sites regularly.
About You
As the ideal candidate you will meet the following Key Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience and working knowledge of day-to-day operational areas of HR, including award interpretation; performance management; reward and recognition; workplace investigations; recruitment and selection; staffing metrics; WHS; injury management; and employee wellbeing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and proven ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Digital acumen including the ability to extract, analyse and interpret data.
- Willingness to support the mission and values of CDPSL.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and ready access to a private, fully insured motor vehicle
Knowledge or experience in OOSH or Children’s Services sector, and in ELMO or Deputy HR information systems would be advantageous.
If you believe you meet the above Key Requirements and want to work for a mission-focused organisation, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits of working with us
As well as an attractive salary we offer the following benefits:
- salary packaging options (which can increase your take-home pay).
- flexible work arrangements (including work from home and negotiable span of hours).
- a supportive team environment.
- opportunities for professional growth.
Join our team!
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed and shortlisted (if suitable) as they are received.
Applications should include:
- A cover letter of no more than three pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the Key Requirements listed above; and
- A current resume.
For a copy of the Position Description and to enquire further about the role, please contact Nevine Piperides at REACH Human Resources, 0418 698 327 or nevine@reachhr.com.au. Applications should be sent directly to Nevine Piperides at nevine@reachhr.com.au.
CDPSL is committed to protecting children and young people. Preferred candidates must be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check.
As the role is a full-time permanent role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
The Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited (CDPSL) is a not-for-profit agency of the Catholic Church serving the communities of the Western Suburbs and Blue Mountains. Responsible initially for delivery of early childhood education and school-age care in some 40 primary schools, CDPSL has a mandate to create other community ventures through which it supports the charitable works of the Diocese.
CDPSL is registered with the ACNC, incorporated as a company limited by guarantee with a governing Board of Directors appointed by the Trustees. It is one of several agencies in the Diocese of Parramatta who work collaboratively to support all members of the community regardless of religious beliefs. CDPSL places a very strong emphasis on our company values of Respect, Encouragement and Care.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for all phases of the employment lifecycle, leading strategy, involved in implementation and driving performance. As the most senior human resources specialist in the company you will share your HR technical expertise and your employer/employee advocacy with people leaders across the CDPSL enterprises.
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Lead a small team of HR professionals who work collaboratively with CDPSL business units to build leadership capability and enhance workplace culture.
- Create and prioritise components of a strategic workforce plan to deliver on company strategy including development of business cases to fund multi-year HR programs.
- Develop policy and design process flows for each phase of the employment lifecycle including reporting regimes to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Enhance remuneration policy and reward, recognition and benefits so CDPSL is regarded as an employer of choice.
- Provide guidance on performance management and remedial strategies.
- Ensure CDPSL meets its obligations under WHS and Workers’ Compensation and deliver health and well-being programs aligned to the unique needs and challenges of the CDPSL workforce.
- Design, procure and deliver training across a wide range of HR, Safeguarding and Professional
Initially, your area of focus will be:
- Leveraging an initial foundation, rebuild the HR team in readiness for expansion of the CDPSL business.
- Build proficiency of fundamental HR processes such as recruitment/retention/exit, certification validity and meeting contracted pay and entitlements.
- Undertake leadership development to devolve HR operational load to the enterprise leaders.
- Provide expert advice and insight to automation of HR processes as these are built in to information
This position is a full-time role and based at Parramatta, with option to work from home.
About You
You will be driven by a desire to contribute to building an inviting workplace culture, excited by the opportunity to build a growing business and be mindful of the legacy you can leave for future generations.
You will possess:
- Tertiary Human Resources Management qualification with minimum 8 years industry experience.
- Previous experience in a senior HR Business Partner or HR leadership role.
- Demonstrable experience providing policy advice to staff and managers on workplace legislation and Enterprise Agreements drawing on detailed knowledge of employment related legislation.
- Participated in projects associated with developing process flows and configuration of HR Information Systems (ELMO preferred).
- Ability to engage and influence people working as a part of a collaborative team.
- Understanding of Organisational Development principles and ability to develop and deliver HR strategy and frameworks to support achievement of organisational strategic objectives.
- Deal pragmatically with ambiguity and many coincidental, demanding priorities.
- High attention to detail and ability to customise language to the audience.
Benefits of working with us
As well as an attractive salary we offer the following benefits:
- Salary packaging options (which can increase your take-home pay).
- Flexible work arrangements (including work from home and negotiable span of hours).
- A supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Join our team!
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed and shortlisted (if suitable) as they are received.
Applications should include:
- A cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, how you meet the requirements listed above and what you hope to achieve in this role; and
- A current resume
For a copy of the Position Description and to enquire further about the role, please contact Anthony Spata at REACH Human Resources on 0402 210 055 or anthony@reachhr.com.au. Applications should be sent directly to Anthony Spata at anthony@reachhr.com.au.
CDPSL is committed to protecting children and young people. Preferred candidates must be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check.
As the role is a full-time permanent role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this position.