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The Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria (the Federation) is a fast-paced and dynamic for-purpose organisation that leads and supports excellence in the community legal sector, promotes the purpose and value of Community Legal Centres, and advances social justice and a fair legal system. It is the peak body for Victoria’s 50 Community Legal Centres (CLCs), who are at the forefront of helping those facing economic, cultural or social disadvantage and whose life circumstances are severely affected by legal challenges. The Federation’s vision is for a community that is fair, inclusive, and thriving, where every person belongs and can learn, grow, heal, participate and be heard.

As People & Culture Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and supporting the Federation’s people and culture function. This standalone role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small team environment, enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

  
Reporting to the Director of Member Excellence, People and Operations, you will lead and deliver all people operations activities (such as recruitment and onboarding, employment contracts, and the preparation of fortnightly payroll), while progressing strategic people goals and fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture. You’ll provide expert and confidential advice, coaching and support to Federation managers and staff, ensuring best practice approaches across the employee lifecycle.

  
You’ll work across all elements of the people and culture function, including delivering organisational culture initiatives, workforce planning and recruitment, drafting and reviewing policies to meet compliance and governance obligations, supporting wellbeing, and implementing effective performance and development processes.
  
About YOU

• Experience in a similar people and culture role that combines strategic thinking with operational delivery of activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong capability in providing people and culture advice and support, including resolving people challenges, applying awards and agreements, and developing policies and processes.
• Sound experience in the delivery of organisational culture and development initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and maintain a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Experience in a standalone HR/P&C role is beneficial, with confidence and initiative in managing the full employee lifecycle in a small not-for-profit organisation.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a calm, people-centric and ethical approach.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to draft high-quality documentation.
• An ability to think strategically while considering practical solutions and perspectives.
• Flexible, adaptive, and collaborative team player.
• Strong commitment to social justice, and alignment with the Federation’s values.
• Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Business, or Psychology are ideal, or equivalent relevant experience.  

The Federation is committed to providing a working environment that is friendly, collaborative and positive. It offers generous salary packaging; flexible work arrangements to support employees with work-life balance; 5 weeks annual leave; Christmas and New Year shut-down leave; access to an Employee Assistance Program and learning and development opportunities.
  

The Federation is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodivergent people, gender diverse people and members of LGBTIQA+ communities. We welcome individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on.  
  
  
APPLY NOW if you are a motivated and purpose driven People & Culture professional who enjoys working collaboratively, values inclusion, and wants to make a meaningful impact.

  
Gembridge is proud to partner with The Federation of Community Legal Centres.
  
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenni D’Orival or Dawn Patrick on 03 8375 9661 or email apply@gembridge.com.au.

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