Work at SHARC

HR and Quality System Co-ordinator

ABOUT SHARC:
The Self-Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) is a community-based Lived Experience organisation with a unique approach to supporting people affected by substance use. SHARC combines mutual self- help and social support with professional therapeutic approaches.

SHARC envisions a world where all people affected by the impact of addiction can proudly and openly seek help, help each other and demonstrate the living proof that recovery is possible.

Since its establishment in 1995, SHARC has been living its Mission Statement, helping to create transformation for countless individuals, families and communities impacted by addiction. It fulfills this by:

• Providing opportunities for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction and related problems to recover and achieve meaningful, satisfying and contributing lives.
• Providing models of practice for family support, consumer participation and peer-based recovery support; and influence practice in the field of addiction and other related health domains.

SHARC’s programs include recovery support services for youth and adults, help for families affected by drug use problems, advocacy services for people who use drug treatment services and peer workforce development programs. We have earned a reputation as an innovative and successful service with a commitment to helping people to help themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Human Resource and Quality System Co-ordinator is a new position and is part of the Shared Services team. The occupant will play a key role in advising and supporting staff and members of the Leadership Team by supporting activities across Human Resources (HR), the Quality System and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS).

 POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Human Resource and Quality System Co-ordinator will:

• provide advice, support and services to ensure the smooth operation of human resource functions across the staff/volunteer lifecycle
• oversee the Quality Management Framework (QMF) to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, funding guidelines and any other requirements
• contribute to SHARC meeting its OH&S responsibilities
• provide administrative and project support to the Manager, Organisational Support and Development, and
• work with the Shared Services team to ensure operations run smoothly.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

Experience skills and knowledge

• Demonstrated experience using a Human Resource Information System
• Practical knowledge of Australia’s industrial relations system (Fair Work Act, Awards) and experience interpreting and providing guidance to managers and staff in relation to Awards, policies and procedures etc
• Demonstrated experience overseeing a Quality Management Framework
• Demonstrated experience in supporting organisational OH&S responsibilities
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a team environment
• Experience working with Sentrient (or a HRIS) will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of business systems, processes and data base platforms including advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, ideally in alcohol and other drugs

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business or other related discipline are desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful applicant will be required to complete/provide a Police Records check and possess an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check with SHARC listed as an employer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Click here to download copy of the PD

ENQUIRIES: Andrew Wilson, Manager, Organisational Support and Development 
P: 03 9573 1700  
E: awilson@sharc.org.au

APPLICATIONS:  Email CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to HR@sharc.org.au by 5pm, 31 January 2025