People and Culture Officer

  • Launceston
  • Full time
  • Join a not-for-profit with a heart for their teams

At St.Giles, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. With a strong leadership team that fosters inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, we are committed to building a supportive environment where everyone thrives.

An exciting opportunity exists for a People and Culture Officer to join our People and Culture team. This team plays a pivotal role in creating an organisation that values diversity, accountability and continuous growth.

As our People and Culture Officer, you will work closely with our Senior People and Culture Advisor to deliver exceptional HR services and drive positive cultural initiatives. Serving as the first point of contact for people and culture related inquiries, you will take a key role in all facets of the People and Culture function including recruitment, end-to-end employee lifecycle, learning and development, and workforce reports.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is eager to contribute to the development of a workplace culture that inspires and empower our people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interviews and onboarding.
  • Oversee compliance, ensuring inductions and training are completed on time.
  • Maintain and administer HR Integrated Systems (HRIS) and Learning Management System (LMS), including data accuracy and reporting.
  • Support key HR functions, such as performance reviews, employee lifecycle management and policy implementation.
  • Provide first-level HR advice to staff, ensuring compliance with enterprise agreements, policies and procedures, and the Fair Work Act.
  • Contribute to organisational initiatives that foster an inclusive and collaborative culture.
  • Champion process improvements and support people-related projects.

St.Giles requires the following from you:

  • A degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years in an HR generalist role, with demonstrated experience in recruitment, onboarding and compliance.
  • Current or in-depth understanding of Australian industrial relations and HR best practices.
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in HRIS and LMS.
  • An eagerness to learn and grow your skills as a people and culture professional.
  • A genuine commitment to inclusivity and respect, with the ability to build strong relationships across St.Giles.
  • A current unrestricted driver’s licence.
  • Current or ability to apply for National Police Check (no older than 3 months).
  • Current or ability to apply for Working with Vulnerable People Card/NDIS Worker Screening Check.

What we offer:

  • Community focused employer.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Salary Packaging.
  • Employee Value Proposition including health and wellbeing programs, EAP and corporate health insurance discount.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Onsite parking.

If you are passionate about building a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered, we would like to hear from you!

Please send all enquires to recruitment@stgiles.org.au or call our People and Culture team on 03 6345 7322. We would love to chat with you. If you are interested in learning more about St Giles, our culture and some of our initiatives, please explore our website.