People & Culture Officer
Full time - Launceston
ABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.
Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to “provide irrigators reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.”
The Company also oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model.
Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million and has the capacity to deliver more than 151,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a People & Culture Officer, you will play a critical role in shaping and nurturing our company culture. You will be responsible for supporting the People and Culture Manager with employee relations, recruitment and developing and implementing HR strategies that support our business goals and enhance the employee experience. Your main duties will include:
- Talent Acquisition: Managing the recruitment process to attract and retain top talent.
- Onboarding: Creating and delivering engaging onboarding programs to welcome new employees.
- Employee Relations: Providing support and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
- Culture Building: Promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture through various initiatives and programs.
- Safety: Support the Safety Team with workers compensation and training
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or relevant work-related experience in a People & Culture generalist role – 5 years or more.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to be adaptable and flexible to achieve results in an environment of change, ambiguity and work pressures.
- A proactive and positive attitude with a passion for people and culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work and live in Tasmania and contribute to the growth of the State’s agribusiness sector.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. You will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development, and you’ll be working in a positive and high-performance culture.
Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Gym membership discounts;
- Private health corporate discounts;
- Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role);
- Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use;
- Health and Wellbeing Program;
- Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
- Employee Assistance Program access.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- Why you are interested in this position;
- What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
- Why you think you’d be great for this role.
To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email Linda Paynter – People and Culture Manager on .
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.