Position Title: People & Culture Coordinator (HR)
Employment Type: Fixed Term (0.6–0.8 FTE, negotiable) position dependent on funding from the government.
Term: 12 months with possibility to extend
Salary/Rate: $85,000 – $115,000 p.a. (1.0 FTE) pro rata + 12% superannuation
Location: Lismore Office (flexible working considered)
Reports to: Business Lead
Role Type: Aboriginal targeted. We will preference a suitable Aboriginal candidate. Though we still encourage non-Aboriginal people to apply.
Application end date: 25th March, 5:00pm
Please include a cover letter briefly addressing the Skills and Experience criteria
About Jagun Alliance
Jagun Alliance’s vision is clear – “We care for Country, as Country cares for us”. As an Aboriginal led not for profit charity, we focus on Caring for Country through Community leadership and benefit sharing. We have a diverse range of community, government and sector partnerships and projects delivering positive impacts. Caring for Country means everything to us. Jagun Alliance is on the ground, in the community and wherever we are welcomed to connect, listen, learn, act or share knowledge and practice’s that are good for Community and Country. We are based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW and engage widely in purposeful partnerships with First Nations communities, government organisations, local industries, motivated landholders and the wider community to care for, protect and restore Jagun (Country).
About the Role
The People & Culture Coordinator is a hands-on, operational HR role that supports Jagun Alliance staff and leaders to work well, safely and respectfully together.
The role focuses on day-to-day people processes — recruitment, onboarding, employee support, performance processes, compliance and wellbeing — ensuring systems are practical, culturally safe and aligned with Jagun Alliance policies and values.
This role is not a standalone HR “manager” role. It works closely with the Business Lead and Senior Leadership Team to strengthen people systems as the organisation continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Core HR Operations:
- Coordinate recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interview coordination and referee checks
- Manage onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, inductions and system access
- Maintain accurate employee records across Employment Hero and related systems
- Support probation, performance review and role change processes
- Coordinate position descriptions and support role clarity across teams
- Employee Support & Workplace Culture
- Act as a first point of contact for staff HR queries, providing clear, respectful advice
- Support performance conversations and issue resolution in line with Jagun Alliance policies
- Support culturally safe, fair and consistent people practices including supporting Leads and Project Coordinators to develop and review workplans for all staff.
- Assist with employee wellbeing initiatives and internal communications related to People & Culture
Policies, Compliance & Systems:
- Support implementation and upkeep of the Employee Handbook and HR policies
- Assist leaders to follow fair and consistent processes for leave, performance, grievances and conduct
- Track key HR compliance items (probation, training, reviews, mandatory checks)
- Support WHS and wellbeing processes in collaboration with relevant leads
- Leadership & Organisational Support
- Provide practical HR advice to Program Leads and Project Coordinators
- Support workforce planning, role design and capacity tracking
- Assist with reporting and documentation for Board or funder requirements as needed
- Contribute to continuous improvement of people systems as the organisation grows
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Experience in an operational HR, people support or coordination role
- Strong understanding of fair work principles and employee lifecycle processes
- High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive matters respectfully
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with leaders and teams
- Commitment to Jagun Alliance values and ways of working
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising teams.
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities and cultural protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to team wellbeing and communication.
- Familiarity with structured training, development or mentoring programs.
- Current drivers licence
- Working with Children Check (Jagun Alliance can support in obtaining one)
Desirable:
- Experience working in a not-for-profit or Aboriginal-controlled organisation
- Knowledge of Employment Hero or similar HR systems
- Experience supporting culturally safe workplaces
- Relevant qualification or training in HR, business or people management
- Additional Information
- Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated
- Some travel within the Northern Rivers region may be required
- Duties may evolve in line with organisational needs.
