Full or part time, salary pro rata

The Manager, People and Professional Development is responsible for embedding best practice employment relations practices and promoting a positive culture within the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The Manager, People and Professional Development is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, and will act as the initial point of contact for all employment related enquiries and will make decisions regarding the day-to-day management of employment relations which fall within the scope of this position.

The role

• Develop and implement employment and professional development strategies and initiatives aligned with the Conference’s overall strategy.
• Provision of expert advice in the areas of industrial relations and employee relations. Promote a positive working environment for all employees.
• Develop and maintain best practice employment relations policies, procedures, practices, guidelines and manuals for implementation by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
• Manage all stages of the employee lifecycle including recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance management and offboarding.
• Manage the Conference’s work health and safety systems.
• Manage the Conference’s Working with Children check register.
• Support employee opportunities for professional development and managing the performance enhancement review process.
• Serve as a chair or member on various committees or reference groups from time to time.
• Financial management and accountability of department budget, including monthly analysis and reporting, budget forecasting and reconciliation.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in human resource management, industrial relations or an associated discipline.
• Substantial experience as a human resource / people and culture generalist (ideally 5+ years).
• Extensive experience in employee relations matters and a strong working knowledge of legislation and best practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong competency in problem solving techniques and methodologies in a diverse and geographically vast employment environment.
• Strong competency in the identification and analysis of issues and trends for policy development.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software applications.
• Experience in the use of Employment Hero is advantageous
• An understanding and willingness to work within the mission and identity of the Catholic church.

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role please contact [email protected].

How to apply

Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “About You” section above.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 April 2025

About Us

The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia.

The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions.

The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.

Benefits

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:

• Free onsite parking in Braddon
• Hybrid work-from-home options along with other flexibility provisions are available through our flexible work policy
• Generous leave provisions including:

1. additional Christmas leave
2. 14 weeks of paid parental leave
3. study support and leave
4. paid retreat and formation leave

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Additional Information for Applicants

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and promote and support a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and may be required to provide a Working with Children Check or a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference respects your privacy. In applying for this position, you will be providing the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference with personal including sensitive information. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance. Our privacy collection notice Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be obtained by visiting www.catholic.au.