Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment
Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) brings hope to communities devastated by disaster. We unite the skills and experience of military veterans, emergency responders and motivated civilians to deploy Disaster Relief Teams around Australia and the world. With our army of dedicated volunteers, we respond to disasters and deliver support to those who need it.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to work for a growing organisation that is built to serve communities in need, apply now.
Job DescriptionPrimary purpose of the role
This is a contract position to 31 March 2026.
The HR Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic and process related HR advice to leaders and employees within Disaster Relief Australia (DRA). This role will support the implementation of a range of HR projects, processes and procedures. It will identify opportunities, informed by engaging with employees and analysing key data, that contribute to the continual improvement of the HR function which in turn will support improvement across DRA.
Key accountabilities
The key accountabilities of the role include:
Supporting the HR Manager in providing technical HR advice and information to executives, managers and employees within DRA.
Working in partnership with managers and employees to implement effective organisational change, particularly relating to DRA's HR Management System, ELMO.
Supporting the implementation and ongoing management of performance appraisal and employee learning and development processes.
Working with managers to identify specific organisational needs or challenges and making informed recommendations on opportunities / initiatives / action to address them.
Supporting the implementation of HR policies and procedures across DRA.
Providing advice and support to help identify talent gaps and facilitate professional development opportunities for employees.
Supporting the resolution of a range of employee and volunteer matters, which may include conflict resolution, incident investigations or assessments and grievance handling.
Supporting the continual development of HR data metrics and then using this data to identify opportunities that continuously improve HR process and employee engagement.
Responding to HR related employee queries in a timely manner, including escalating and redirecting matters as required so that accurate and consistent information is provided.
The drafting of relevant processes and procedures as required.
Supporting the HR Manager in identifying potential risks, issues and opportunities relating to organisational legal and regulatory requirements.
Other duties and taskings as required by the HR Manager.
Delivering the key accountabilities of the role at a time of considerable organisation growth and change. This position requires accuracy and attention to detail in an environment where there can be multiple competing priorities.
Key relationships
This position reports to the HR Manager. Other key relationships include:
DRA Executive
Strategic Communications Manager
Marketing Manager
Business Analyst
DRT Managers
General Manager, Technology
External stakeholders
Desired Skills and ExperienceCapabilities for the role
Personal
Adapt existing skills to new situations
Shows commitment to achieving work goals
Shows awareness of own strengths and areas for growth and develop and apply new skills
Seeks feedback from colleagues and stakeholders
Maintains own motivation when tasks become difficult
Has time management skills that support management of competing demands.
Holds a valid National Police Check that is no less than 12 months old.
Prior experience working in Defence will be highly regarded.
Supports a culture of quality customer service in the organisation
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of HR and has ability to communicate this to others
Can identify and respond quickly to requests
Can consider needs and requirements and then develop solutions to meet needs
Co-operates across work areas to improve outcomes
Drives Results
Completes own work tasks under guidance, within set timeframes and standards
Takes the initiative to progress own work
Identifies resources needed to complete allocated work tasks
Seeks clarification when unsure of work tasks
Tech Savvy
Apply computer applications that enable performance of more complex tasks
Apply practical skills in the use of relevant technology
Make effective use of records, information and knowledge management functions and systems
Understand and comply with information and communications security and acceptable use policies
Support the implementation of systems improvement initiatives and the introduction and roll-out of new technologies
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