Industrial & Employee Relations (Human Resources & Recruitment) Our award-winning, wilderness railway provides a challenging and rewarding workplace with opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.
West Coast Wilderness Railway is located on the West Coast of lutruwita/Tasmania, spread over 35km between two towns with two licensed cafes, multiple retail and ticketing outlets and a century old railway that journeys through dense rainforest, climbs up and around gorges with six stations, an extensive workshop.
The Role: Lead and support West Coast Wilderness Railway's (WCWR) People and Culture objectives by providing high quality operational and strategic human resource management to help deliver strategic and business outcomes from a people perspective.
This is a part time role (3 days a week).
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Lead the continued development of WCWR organisational staff strategies.
Manage the recruitment process including job description, advertising, scheduling interviews and supporting managers in assessing applicants and onboarding.
Manage and lead staff development and performance processes.
Maintain and implement employment-related policies and procedures.
Ensure WCWR complies with its obligations under work health and safety legislation and manage the administration of workers compensation claims and return to work coordination.
Provide support to payroll functions as needed.
SCOPE OF WORK: (Responsibility, Decision-Making and Direction Received) The role reports to the General Manager.
The occupant exercises a high degree of autonomy in performing the core functions of the role and providing timely and accurate advice to help WCWR's departments to deliver their strategic and operational business objectives.
The occupant will be required to stay abreast with contemporary human resource management practices together with an excellent understanding of WCWR'S strategy, business and people challenges as they will rely on their expert knowledge to provide sound authoritative advice and develop strong and trusted relationships.
The role is required to work flexibly and collaboratively with the human resources team to meet business needs and deliver an integrated service.
The role is predominantly based in Queenstown, where office space will be provided, but there will be some travel between WCWR sites.
For the right candidate, this role can be worked remotely with three days on site every 2-3 weeks, or by agreement.
Vehicle allowance or car will be provided in that circumstance.
About you: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will ideally have the following: Formal tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or a combination of qualifications and experience.
Police Check.
Drivers license or capacity to be mobile and attend various worksites.
Covering letter outlining how you are suited to this exciting opportunity.
Current resume demonstrating your competencies and experiences relevant to the role.
WCWR has zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol in the workplace and conducts random drug and alcohol tests.
Personal development and training providing skills enhancement and leading to career pathways within the organisation is available and promoted to all interested employees.
WCWR is committed to high standards of Work Health and Safety among its workforce and expects all employees to ensure minimum standards of practice are maintained.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a People and Culture Manager? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? How many years of payroll experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? How many years' experience do you have in employee relations? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr