Human Resource Manager

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Human Resources Manager leads the planning, governance and operational discipline of the Human Resources function at Carpentaria, directly supervising the broader Human Resources team. The role is accountable for translating the CPO's strategic direction into structured plans and consistent execution through planning, leading, organising, maintaining, controlling, reviewing and updating the work of the function across HR generalist activity, employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, learning and development, compliance, payroll oversight and HRIS governance.

Ideal candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Management or a related discipline
• Substantial HR generalist experience (minimum 7 years), including at least 3 years in a Human Resources management role with direct responsibility for leading and developing a team
• Demonstrated discipline in planning and managing a Human Resources function or team, including developing operating plans, organising workloads, maintaining systems and controls, reviewing progress and updating plans in response to changing priorities
• Highly developed written communication skills, with a proven track record of producing clear, accurate, well-structured reports, briefings and policy documents for executive audiences
• Strong attention to detail and an established commitment to quality, consistency and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to review and quality-assure the work of others

Remuneration And Benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive base salary package
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) for part-time employees
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications. Please review the position description here: https://carpentaria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PD-Human-Resource-Manager-May-2026.pdf

Contacts and further information

For more information and the position description, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Kirrily Freson, Director People & Learning on 0438 718423 or ***email_hidden***

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au.