Workforce Manager (HR Services Manager) – Catholic Education, Bathurst

Are you interested in:

• Leading workforce/HR service delivery across a system of 33 schools and 2,000 staff?
• Stepping into a broad, high-impact leadership role with scope to shape systems, processes and future HRIS implementation?
• Enjoying a values-driven organisation, strong team culture and the lifestyle benefits of a major regional centre?

Led by Bishop Michael McKenna, the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst covers a large part of rural NSW. It is a mix of regional and rural communities, with major regional centres including Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra and Lithgow.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) provides a diverse range of educational options, from primary schools in small rural communities to large secondary schools. CEDB employs around 2,000 staff in providing support to 33 school communities with approximately 10,000 students.

Living in Bathurst

Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland European settlement, located on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, and offers a strong cultural identity and lifestyle for residents of all ages.

The Bathurst region is home for approx. 45,000 people and appeals to those who want a balanced and affordable lifestyle, strong community values, a touch of heritage and culture, and the outdoors — all without the hustle, expense and congestion of major metropolitan living.

Further Information

Additional information can be viewed by visiting the CEDB website located at: https://www.bth.catholic.edu.au/

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Position Overview

Position Title: Workforce Manager

Reports to: Head: HR, Risk and WH&S

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Head: HR, Risk and WHS, the role of the Workforce Manager is to provide a high level of human resource advice. The role leads a team of HR Services and Talent Acquisition Officers to

• deliver human resource transactional services; and
• lead continuous improvement initiatives,

across Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst and its system of 33 schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promoting the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese
• Provide a high level of human resource advice, and lead a team to deliver human resource services, including
  • Talent acquisition and recruitment
  • Workforce planning
• HR-related project and development work
• Advice and support to schools

At a later stage in this project, you will be provided a full position description. You will also be briefed on the success criteria for the first 12 months in the role.

Key Relationships

The role reports to the Head: HR, Risk and WH&S and leads a team of 4 people.

The role works closely with

• Members of the broader HR, Risk, WHS team
• All members of the CEDB team office team
• School Principals and leaders across the system of schools
• Catholic agencies of the Diocese of Bathurst
• Outsourced providers such as Empower and PageUp.

An organisation chart will be provided at a later stage in this project.

Commencement

The start date is negotiable.

Location

The position is located within the Bathurst Office, 225 Gilmour Street, Kelso.

Conditions of Employment

• A salary of $146,000 to $151,000, plus superannuation, is expected to attract the high calibre person we seek.
• Access to salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing affordable access to gyms and recreational facilities for you and your family
• Professional development opportunities.
• The standard 6-month probation period applies.
• Prior to appointment the successful applicant will possess a current, approved Working With Children Check and get clearance with a Police Check.

Selection Criteria

We invite expressions of interest from people who align with the following:

• The desire & capacity to work for a large Catholic education employer.
• Experience as a generalist HR practitioner in a significantly sized organisation, having exposure to:
  • Leading an HR team, managing operational/hands-on HR processes.
  • Recruitment and workforce planning.
  • Delivering change, including reviewing or introducing systems & processes.
• High standards of service delivery combined with knowledge of, or the desire to learn and understand, how HR can support staff to provide better teaching and learning outcomes for students.
• Degree and/or post graduate qualifications in HR or related areas, combined with ongoing relevant professional learning.

This role will suit an HR practitioner seeking professional growth and the opportunity to significantly develop their career.

Are You Interested?

If you are interested in this role, please use the ‘Express Your Interest’ panel on this webpage; or email jobs@traksearch.com quoting ref number TS1588-09. All we require at the outset is a resume, email address and mobile telephone number. No other documentation is required from you to express your interest. All emails and resumes are acknowledged within 48 hours. Please contact us again if this does not occur.

Questions can be directed to Lauren Minter (0421 364 240), John Chesher (0417 068 220) or by email to jobs@traksearch.com

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The Selection Process

The timeline for this project is as follows:

We have been instructed to provide a process that is transparent and welcoming.

• We are available for your confidential enquiries. We will also provide additional information to allow you to explore how the role aligns with your expectations and interests.
• Closing is 5.00pm on the date shown above. However, a late application could be accepted, providing it does not adversely impact other applications or CEDB schedule.
• We expect to complete a work-related reference prior to shortlisting. We anticipate speaking with another work-related referee between shortlisting and interviews; with final references completed in the final stages of the process. No referee will be contacted without your express consent.
• While a face-to-face meeting is preferred, the selection committee will provide an option of an online interview in circumstances where a person is unable to visit for the initial meeting.
• Please be aware our standard practice utilises the services of an external specialist in pre-employment screening. This service includes employment history verification; Police Check; and academic qualifications and professional memberships verification.
• Prior to the shortlisting process, information provided to Trak Search will be made available to CEDB, in confidence, unless you instruct otherwise.
• For more information on our process click here to access the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
• Only people with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this role.
• People are contacted and discussions commence soon after applications are received. We do not wait until the close date. There are advantages in applying immediately.

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