At Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS), you'll be part of a specialist, trauma-informed organisation committed to supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence and their families. Every day, your work contribute to breaking cycles of harm, strengthening recovery, and fostering safer communities grounded in respect, dignity, and accountability.
We value diversity, inclusion and professional growth. SASS offers ongoing training, flexible working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative team culture. If you’re passionate about building a positive workplace, supporting people to thrive and strengthening organisational capability, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to SASS’s people and purpose.
Job Description
The Role:
The People and Capability Manager delivers practical, values-aligned HR services across the employee lifecycle and takes responsibility for strengthening SASS’s workforce practices, people systems and processes.
Reporting to the CEO, you will provide expert HR and industrial relations advice to the CEO and managers, manage HR operations and compliance, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen staff capability, engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management and employee exits
Providing timely HR and industrial relations advice to the CEO and managers
Supporting compliance with employment legislation, the SASS Enterprise Agreement and organisational policies
Managing workers compensation and return-to-work processes
Maintaining and improving HR systems, records and processes, including managing employee data in ELMO
Coordinating workforce learning and development, performance appraisal and worker-screening compliance
Supporting workforce attraction, development, retention, resourcing and succession planning
Developing initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, staff engagement and wellbeing
Providing workforce information and reports to support organisational decision-making
Desired Skills and Experience
You will be a capable and hands-on HR professional who can move confidently between operational HR responsibilities and broader workforce initiatives. You will bring strong professional judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to build collaborative and respectful working relationships.
Ideally you will have:
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources
At least two years’ experience in a hands-on HR generalist or business partner role
Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards and contemporary HR practices
Experience supporting managers with employee and industrial relations matters
Experience using HR information systems, ideally including ELMO
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive workforce matters with professionalism and integrity
Benefits:
All SASS staff are entitled to full salary packaging benefits, flexible work arrangements, professional development, paid parental leave, and additional paid leave over the Christmas period.
Applications:
Applications must include a CV, and maximum two-page cover letter responding to the selection criteria in the position description. Applications close 5pm 20th September 2026. To enquire further about the role please contact Mandy Clarke on 6231 0044 or email hr@sass.org.au
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please reach out, we're here to support you.
