People & Culture Partner

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

As a People and Culture Partner you’ll provide a high calibre, trusted, professional and objective advisory service to People & Culture (P&C) stakeholders, being Ruah leaders and their people. This role partners with leaders across our four integrated service offerings including Family Services, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Housing & Homelessness and Legal Advice & Representation. In this generalist role, you will focus on employee and industrial relations, talent lifecycle, and delivering outcomes to meet our strategic and operational objectives.

Overseeing a portfolio of Ruah service areas, you’ll work across all general HR disciplines in collaboration with the wider P&C team and the Service Lead - People & Culture whom is your direct leader.

Our P&C team is made up of a vibrant and respected group of professionals who are committed to continuous improvement. We love making a difference for our people so that they can be their best for our vulnerable clients. We certainly have fun while we do this too.

Above all, you will align with Ruah's values of respect, integrity, connection, quality and hope.

This is a full-time permanent position currently based in Subiaco however will be relocating to a brand new Northbridge facility in September/October 2024 with hybrid work flexibility.

What we’re looking for

To be successful for this opportunity you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• You'll have experience pro-actively providing service to a broad range of P&C disciplines including recruitment, performance/absence management, industrial relations, workers' compensation, employee relations (incl workplace investigations), legislative regulations and change management. 
• You'll know your ER/IR stuff - Fair Work, Awards/EAs, interpretation, the usual.
• You'll be an experienced communication powerhouse - between people, in front of many people, and with data & reporting insight.
• You're a lifelong learner because of your continuous desire to learn, grow and sharpen your craft.

Highly Desirable

• A relevant tertiary qualification, AHRI member
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to work with Aboriginal and culturally diverse people is highly desirable.  

What do we offer?

Aside from the opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled teams in an organisation that creates real change in the community around us, you'll also receive:

• A base salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting from $97,689.
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 + $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses + more to extend your take home pay.
• 5 weeks annual leave (+17.5% annual leave loading).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Opportunity for ongoing learning and development. 
• Life-balance friendly working conditions.
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current WA drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay! 

For further information please contact Racheal Moeke, Service Lead - People & Culture at Racheal.Moeke@ruah.org.au.

Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. 

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.