Job Description

About Us

Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life. As an organisation we are looking for people who take pride in their work and are committed to excellence.

BrightSky Australia is the social enterprise of Forward Ability Support and services the ageing and disability sector with medical consumables and equipment across Australia to the home, businesses and government. All profits go towards supporting Forward's community programs.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a more varied and generalist role where no two days are the same? We're seeking a Full-time P&C Generalist to join our small P&C team to provide operational support across payroll, end-to-end employee life cycle activities and employee relations. This is a diverse and fast-paced workplace where you will gain true generalist exposure and make a real impact within an organisation.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate payroll processes and administration in partnership with the Payroll Manager.
• Support in employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes and investigations.
• Respond to employee queries in relation to employment conditions, pay, policies and entitlements.
• Manage the full employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding using Employment Hero.
• Ensuring compliance to relevant employment checks.
• Contribute to people initiatives and projects across engagement, learning and development and recruitment.

Skills and Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years' Human Resources experience.
• Tertiary qualification in HR or a related area of study.
• Experience with Employment Hero or a similar HRIS.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards.
• Experience in supporting payroll processes.
• Very strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full Australian Work Rights - there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role.

Benefits:

• Additional Leave Benefits: As a permanent employee, you’ll receive 2 days of paid Forward Leave annually, 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after just 5 years of continuous service.
• Supportive Work Culture: leaders who share the same vision; Teams that share the same goal - work towards a brighter, positive future for the spinal cord injury community.
• Hybrid Work: Opportunity to work from our Newington office and from home to help promote work life balance.
• Salary Packaging: Not for Profit benefits up to $15,900 - lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay.
• Convenient Location: Office in Newington with good public transport and parking options.
• Employee Assistance Program: access professional counselling, health and safety resources for you and your immediate family.

How to Apply:

Applications should include:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and your experience

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forward Ability Support is an EEO Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.