Hr Advisor

• Full Time, Ongoing Position (001477)
• Salary: $80,667.00 – $86,592.00 p.a. plus Super
• Location: Dandneong

ABOUT US

Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.

Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.

A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.

Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.  

Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect. 

In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.

We offer more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)/ Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Managing a small portfolio of clients the Human Resource Advisor is responsible for providing accurate and timely HR advice, support and consultancy services to managers and employees that is consistent with the values and aims of Chisholm’s People Plan, Operational Plans and Strategic Plan. Advice and support covers the employee life cycle from recruitment, appointment, employment obligations, onboarding, probation and through to supporting with transition out activities.

Underpinning the functional areas of focus, responsibility is also taken to understand and support business areas to comply with the requirements of the, Standards set by Vocational training, higher education and secondary school sectors. This includes meeting compliance requirements and ensuring integrity in the HR information system, supporting data led business decision making.

The HR Advisor is required to maintain up to date legislative understanding and ensure the Service Charter Standards are consistently met.

Key Accountabilities include;

• Participate in the Institute’s process of Workforce Planning (WFP), supporting the identification of workforce challenges, solutions to address.
• Provide People Culture and Safety generalist support services and coordination of activities related to recruitment, appointment and on-boarding of new staff, variations for existing staff and general information on employment conditions including enterprise agreement conditions.
• Effectively identify and escalate complex staffing matters, such as complaints, grievances, WorkCover and OHS matters to the relevant specialist areas.
• Support sustainable accuracy and quality of people data and records in line with regulatory and governance requirements i.e. the Register of Trainers and Assessors.
• Work closely with the payroll team on staffing issues and assist with rectifying any issues or escalating where appropriate. Identify and pursue opportunities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of people management practices and outcomes, align governance i.e. PCS policy, procedures forms etc.
• Support the delivery of relevant people management projects and initiatives to improve Chisholm’s people management practices.
• Facilitate and support with effective workflow processes for recruitment and on boarding activities, driving great candidate and business experiences
• With the support of the HR manager Develop and issue employment contracts

ABOUT YOU

You will have qualifications, skills, and experience in:

• an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training in Human Resources. 
• Demonstrable current experience and capability in providing operational HR advice, support and services to varied clients in a complex environment.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering outcomes in a timely way that meets business needs. 
• Proven skills in utilising MS Office applications, HR computing systems and maintaining data and records.
• Capacity to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Understanding of contemporary and quality HR support and service across the employee life cycle such as recruitment, induction, probation management etc.
• High level written and verbal communication skills and provide effective advice across the Institute.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders in a business partner model.
• Adaptable and able to change direction to accommodate shifting requirements and unexpected situations.

BELONGING AND INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at [email protected]  

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at [email protected] 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this position close 9am 4th April 2023.

Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees.

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Current valid Working With Children Check
• Certified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Scott Manton, Manager – HR Operations at [email protected]   

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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