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About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 280 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and South West regions.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Corporate Services, the Human Resources Lead provides strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle. This position leads Centrecare's Human Resources function and plays a key role in strengthening organisational capability, supporting workforce initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of responsive, consistent and legally compliant HR services.

Working closely with Executive Managers and employees across the Agency, you will provide trusted advice on a broad range of workforce matters while leading the Human Resources team in delivering high-quality, client-focused services.

This is a varied and rewarding role for an experienced HR leader who enjoys balancing strategic workforce initiatives with operational leadership and has a genuine commitment to supporting people and organisational success.

A few specifics:

• Lead and develop the Human Resources team to deliver professional, responsive and customer-focused HR services.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and employee lifecycle processes across the Agency.
• Coordinate complex workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work matters.
• Act as a Work Health and Safety Representative and Chair of the WHS Committee.
• Lead the development and review of HR policies, procedures, systems and workforce initiatives.
• Prepare monthly HR and WHS reports and contribute to annual reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery, employee experience and organisational capability.
• Build positive and professional relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
  

About You

We are looking for a confident and approachable HR leader who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on when supporting managers and employees through complex workforce matters.

You will be a trusted advisor who enjoys building strong relationships, coaching leaders, improving systems and developing practical solutions that support organisational outcomes. You are comfortable navigating complex employment matters and have the ability to balance people, compliance and organisational priorities with professionalism and sound judgement.

To be successful, you will need:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Law, Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior Human Resources leadership, business partnering or advisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary Human Resources practices, employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes and organisational change.
• Experience leading workplace health and safety, workers compensation and injury management practices.
• Experience developing and implementing workforce initiatives, policies, systems and organisational improvement projects.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing Human Resources staff.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Current WA Driver's Licence.

Why Join Centrecare?

Centrecare offers a supportive and values-driven workplace along with an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900, increasing your take-home pay.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work opportunities in accordance with Agency policy.
• Additional 5 days leave per year (pro rata).
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Leadership and management supervision.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate health cover discounts through Bupa and Medibank.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team.

How to Apply

To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, and submit your application, please click Apply to visit our online careers portal.

Please note: Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.

Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.  Should you have any queries please contact Cherie Broers, Chief of Corporate Services on (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion. 

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Centrecare embeds child safety in all organisational practices with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au