About ACER
ACER is an independent not-for-profit educational research and development organisation focused on creating and promoting research-based knowledge products and services that can be used to improve learning across the life span.
Position overview
The People and Culture Business Partner will lead the identification development implementation promotion and evaluation of people and culture initiatives across the organisation. The People and Culture Business Partner is a key contributor to the formulation of strategies across the full spectrum of people and culture services across ACER and its business units.
The People and Culture Business Partner will take a lead role in one or more of the following areas and will work closely with the Manager People and Culture Business Partnering and the other People and Culture Business Partners :
- Talent Management
- Organisational Development
- Career and Professional Development
- Employee Relations
Position context
The People and Culture function reports directly into the CEO and provides business partnering services support and assistance across the entire employee lifecycle within ACER. This includes : recruitment and selection; employee relations; learning and development; health safety and wellbeing; culture and change; performance management; equity and diversity; and workforce planning.
Each People and Culture Business Partner provides dedicated support to their allocated business areas as well as takes the lead and / or supports organisational wide P&C initiatives projects and / or strategies.
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the development of a workplace culture that is predicated upon the principles of ongoing learning growth and innovation;Identify and instigate initiatives which contribute to the promotion and continued growth of ACERs corporate brand culture and organisational wellbeing;Provide exceptional people and culture client services and advice across the spectrum of people and culture services; including case management to assist staff resolve issues of concern;Partner with internal clients to achieve best-practice talent sourcing practices; including drafting / editing position descriptions and job advertisements coordinating advertising screening applicants and managing immigration and visa applications (where required);Contribute expertise to the development of cultural change programs and workforce planning activities; including advocacy for positive change and building of a sustainable work environment and adaptable culture of growth;Collect analyse and interpret information regarding staff attitudes to organisational culture and professional development; including strategic and divisional goals career progression inter-departmental communication business planning and decision making processes;Additional responsibilities
Develop and deliver strategic people and culture programs which build upon organisational capability; including the identification of capability requirements interventions and ongoing assessment of workforce skills and competency gaps.Develop and manage initiatives which support specialist skills development; including the identification of departmental initiatives for team-specific technical skills training;Facilitate the Annual Staff Professional Development Conversation cycle; including ongoing process improvement and specialist advice for the setting of objectives and identification of career and professional learning opportunities;Develop and manage initiatives in support of Equal Opportunity and Diversity; including the promotion of the ACER Equity and Diversity strategy;Develop and implement best practice responsive people and culture policies and procedures which support a high-performance corporate culture;Contribute to people and culture strategic planning; andUndertake other duties ordinarily expected at this professional level as directed by the Manager People and Culture Business Partnering.Organisational accountabilities
Proactively work towards achieving individual team and organisational objectives while demonstrating ACERs leadership behaviours :Developing Self involves self-management self-reflection and self-improvement
Embracing Change being open to change and leading change when appropriatePursuing Excellence ongoing search for new and better ways of workingSetting Directions strategic thinking and planning for the futureSupporting Colleagues supporting and contributing to the development of othersWorking Collaboratively building highly effective internal and external relationshipsActively work to create an equitable fair and harmonious work environment which is free from harassment bullying and discrimination by demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour towards othersProactively foster an inclusive and diverse work environment which encourages and respects different experiences and perspectives and values diversity of thoughtComply with all occupational health and safety requirements including following safe work practices for self and othersComply with all information security requirements including completing regular security training and abiding by the standards and procedures laid out in ACERs Information Security Management SystemWork in accordance with ACERs policies and procedures.Skills knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive and demonstrated experience (7 years ) in a people and culture generalist role with significant experience supporting the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle including : recruitment and selection employee relations professional development workforce planning and performance management etc;Excellent interpersonal skills; including a demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with people at all levels of an organisation effectively facilitate training and speak publicly in a variety of forums;Ability to work closely and effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience in the negotiation / facilitation of outcomes with stakeholder groups;Excellent written communication skills including the capacity to draft detailed reports undertake statistical analysis and develop promotional materials;Project management experience and demonstrated capacity to progress important agendas within an organisation includes managing resources budgeting and stakeholder management;Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation (State and Commonwealth) and proven capacity to apply legislative obligations in the workforce;Ability to maintain current knowledge of legislative and governance frameworks around people management;Experience reviewing and developing policy procedures and guidelines; andA demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a high performing team.Desirable
Experience with HRIS and / or a demonstrated aptitude for using a range of technology applications.Education
P ost-graduate qualification in human resources or a relevant related discipline .
Our offer
This is a full-time ongoing role based at our Camberwell office conveniently located close to public transport.
We adopt a hybrid working model with staff spending three days a week in the office and the remaining days working remotely. The starting salary for this position is $132457 per annum plus 17% superannuation.
Our commitment to equity diversity access and inclusion
ACER is an equal opportunity employer and is committedto actively fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity cultural and faith background sexual orientation disability and / or welcomes applications from allsectors of the community.
ACER encourages applications from the Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander community.
ACER is committed to supporting candidates with disability through provision of adjustments during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment. To request or discuss adjustment requirements please contact : p&
Key Skills
Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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