About us

Since its inception in 1991, Noosa & District Landcare Group Inc. (NDLG) has been operating as a community non-for-profit organisation supporting the restoration of the Noosa and surrounding regions. Unlike many traditional landcare groups, our business model has evolved so that NDLG can provide a range of professional, fee-for-service work and project delivery that supports local community engagement and investment.

About the role

Join NDLG in a newly created role working closely with the senior leadership team in shaping and delivering the organisation’s HR strategy and direction, driving talent management and employee engagement, and supporting the professional development of employees across the organisation.

The position plays a vital role coordinating the development and implementation of key HR programs and initiatives to support NDLG’s operational requirements and strategic goals. The role is responsible for ensuring exceptional HR support is provided to the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure HR operations, policies and procedures are tailored to the needs of the organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practices.
• Design, consult, and manage organisation-wide workforce planning and development activities and processes, including identifying talent gaps, and developing strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing employees.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, case management, and support on all HR and industrial relations matters, including workplace policies, grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, termination, anti-discrimination, equity and diversity, and conflict resolution.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process, including job advertisements, reviewing, updating and creating role descriptions, assisting with candidate interviews and offer negotiations.
• Manage, coordinate and facilitate employee lifecycle processes, including induction/onboarding, career pathways, training and development programs and individual plans, performance planning, succession planning, and exit/off-boarding management.
• Implement programs to support employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture.
• Monitor employee health and well-being, developing and implementing initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.
• Manage industrial relation matters and ensure compliance with all industrial relations laws and regulations as they relate to NDLG.
• Provide specialist advice and support to the payroll function (including wages, interpretation, employees, general payroll enquiries) including any additional backup as may be required.
• Manage the HR information system and provide regular reporting and HR metrics as required.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and generous salary packaging options – including salary sacrifice to superannuation or portable electrical equipment you may use for work (eg. Mobile phone/laptop).
• A permanent senior role with opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Opportunity to work for a recognised employer at a highly respected environmental community-based organisation.
• A culture which strives to support diversity and inclusivity.
• Flexible work arrangements working within operational requirements.

Essential requirements

• Police Check (Criminal History Check)
• Possession of a Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check) or a willingness to obtain a Blue Card.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications required

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Business Administration, or relevant discipline and / or demonstrated combination of relevant experience and training.
• A proven track record of success in a senior role demonstrating 3+ years’ of broad generalist HR experience.
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practices, strategic and operational, and employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and in handling data and reports, with experience in HRIS and/or learning management systems highly regarded.