Rural Aid is Australia’s most trusted rural charity. We stand with our farmers when they need us most. Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance. Rural Aid’s community programs help create more sustainable communities by building stronger futures for all Australian farmers.

Job TitlePeople & Capability Manager
LocationBrisbane
Date29/08/2022

About the role

As a key member of the Leadership team, the People & Capability Manager will lead the delivery of our People & Capability plan in line with Rural Aid’s Strategic Goals.
In this role you will provide a wide range of strategic and operational advice to all members of the organisation.
You will manage the end-to-end People cycle overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development, goal setting, performance management and remuneration for our organization of approximately 45 employees.
Reporting to the CEO, this is a unique opportunity to be involved at a strategic level, guiding future strategy and approach for the organization, while delivering solutions hands-on.
You will play a key role in our Remuneration, Nomination and Performance Committee which will give you the opportunity to interact with our Board.

This is a genuine part time role with great flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

About you

You will have proven experience working in a HR generalist role, having a great working knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and Awards.
You pride yourself on your ability to connect with and support teams including remote team members.
We’d love it if you had some experience in the not for profit or fundraising industry.
You are an expert when it comes to building great organisational culture.
Ideally, you will have a tertiary qualification in a human resource or related field.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Please note: Rural Aid has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. It is a requirement of this role that you can provide evidence of vaccination or exemption.
You will also be required to undertake a Working with Children check.

Rural Aid is a great place to work, unfortunately there are no jobs at the moment to join the Rural Aid Team. For more information, please email hr@ruralaid.org.au or check back later to see if new jobs have been posted.

Join the Administration team:

There are currently no positions open in this team

To learn more about Rural Aid, watch the video.

Join the Disaster Assistance team:

There are currently no positions open in this team

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To learn more about the making a positive impact for Farmers in rural communities, watch the video.

Join the Finance team:

There are currently no positions open in this team

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Join the Marketing and Growth team:

There are currently no positions open in this team

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Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing team:

Counsellor & Community Representative – Western QLD

Position location: Charleville, Western QLD

Position: Full time

We are seeking a professionally qualified, highly motivated and compassionate new team member to join our highly regarded National Mental Health & Wellbeing Team (‘MHWB’) in the important role of Counsellor / Community Representative (Western Queensland). This appointment will play a key role in supporting Rural Aid’s coordinated & impactful efforts to support the Primary Producers of the WQ region, and their respective local communities, via a work-from-home hybrid model over the next three (3) years.

This is a great opportunity to have a significant positive impact on the community & region in which you live.  

  • This role will replicate our existing model to deliver support to Primary Producers and communities around Charleville, Cunnamulla, Thargominda & Quilpie and potentially eastward to Roma & St George, servicing multiple Western Qld locations ensuring significant variety, plenty of travel and a unique ‘workplace’. We would therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates currently based either within, around or adjacent to these locations. 
  • This is a hybrid / work from home role with a requirement for planned regular regional travel (including overnight stays) to visit your clients, support disaster recovery, attend Community events, plus deliver group programs and training. 
  • Fully maintained Rural Aid 4WD vehicle will be provided for work purposes & limited personal use.
  • As a registered Charity – we have salary sacrificing (or ‘packaging’) options available to our employees for fixed personal expenses (such as Mortgage, Utility bills etc.)

To apply, click here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/83935677?ref=cm-ui

Would you like to volunteer for the Mental Health and Wellbeing team, check out how here

Would you like to be a Farmer Support Volunteer, check out how here and to apply click here

To learn more about the making a positive impact for Farmers in rural communities, watch the video.

For more information on any of these roles, reach out to hr@ruralaid.org.au