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TEAM LEADER, PEOPLE & CULTURE

Leisure Networks - Connecting people with community

POSITION DETAILS Position Title:

Team Leader, People &

Culture

Position Reports

to:

Head of People &

Culture

Industrial

Instrument/s:

Social, Community,

Home Care and

Disability Services

Industry Services Award

(“the Award”) and

National Employment

Standards (NES)

Remuneration: As per the Award;

$43.55 per hour plus

9.5% Superannuation plus

17.5% Annual Leave

loading = $94,958

Plus salary packaging

benefit ($6,623)

Classification,

Status and Hours:

Level 6

Full Time

Location: This position will work

flexibly from Leisure

Networks fixed sites and

from a home office.

ABOUT LEISURE NETWORKS For three decades, Leisure Networks has pursued a vision of capable, healthy people and inclusive

communities. We believe in a world that fosters inclusion, where all people belong.  Our purpose

of “connecting people with community” drives our work, creating a positive social impact on

communities and the well-being of individuals and families. As a registered provider with the

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we provide a range of services including;

Individualised Supports (Monday to Sunday) Programs of Supports (Monday to Sunday) Support Coordination Financial Plan Management Independent Living Solutions

Our disability support programs enable people with a disability to undertake a range of activities

within their community. These include fun, recreation and leisure-based activities, skill

development programs or travel programs across Victoria or interstate.

Our support coordination teams in Geelong, Werribee and Melbourne are working individually

with people to learn about the NDIS and to assist them to implement their new NDIS plan and

funding. Our Financial Plan Management team provide a bill paying service for people with an

NDIS plan and is undertaken by our experienced finance administrators.

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Finally, we work directly with many stakeholders including community and regional sporting

bodies, state sporting associations and local governments. Our role is to support the creation of

environments and places that are welcoming, family friendly, accessible and safe and assist

volunteers to successfully manage and develop their clubs. Our sport and recreation team also

provide programs for people of all ages to be physically active and healthy.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE We are an employer of choice. Our people do great work and enjoy a supportive workplace

culture. Our people are valued and make a difference.

At Leisure Networks our values-based, high performance culture is the foundation for our

continued success. At every level our recruitment aims for the “right fit” first, combined with

excellence in leadership and technical capabilities. Our flexible, people-orientated employment

practices and development opportunities ensures we retain committed, connected people who

love their work. We invest in our people and the employee experience to create enhanced

organizational capability and flexible, high regarded staff.

Our values guide us, and we commit to being Relevant, Creative and Trusted leaders. Our

behaviours are the way demonstrate our culture with our colleagues, our customers and our

partners. In all our interactions we deliver on promises; we show respect; we have open, thoughtful

communication; we are always learning, and we make it fun.

POSITION OVERVIEW TED25 confirms Leisure Networks strategic vision and intent for 2025 that will see us continue to

expand the services we offer and the communities in which we work – supporting more people

to make real connections in their community creating a real impact in their lives. 

 

To achieve this TED25 will Transform our capability, Excite our customers and Deliver greater

impact!  To achieve our strategic outcomes we have created a new position that will support

Leisure Networks achieve its Strategic Plan – T.E.D. 2025. This strategy has a focus on impact and

growth with initiatives that impact our people.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this newly created position will be a hands on role that

will be responsible for the day to day people (HR) operations including recruitment, onboarding,

compliance, policy reviews and updates, performance development, performance

management and workforce management ensuring an awesome employee experience. The

management, support and development of a small, highly skilled and capable People & Culture

team that is responsible for the people operations at Leisure Networks is an integral part of this

position.

This position will also be responsible for the management and coordination of Leisure Networks

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System to ensure that Leisure Networks

meets its statutory obligations and achieves its strategic priorities for a safe and healthy workplace.

This will be achieved via the development of a comprehensive OHS Management System and

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the implementation of an effective risk management system for the prevention of injuries and the

control of risks. The position will provide expert OHS advice and guidance to the entire Leisure

Networks team in order to achieve a safe and healthy workplace.

This role partners with a supportive People Leader Team to proactively promote a culture of safety

and wellbeing for all our people, while driving the health, safety and wellbeing strategy for the

whole organisation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES People Operations

Lead, develop and support the People & Culture Team in the delivery of best practice

people and culture (HR) practices, systems and processes appropriate to LN.

Oversee operational HR to ensure compliance and minimise risk in line with current

workplace laws and relevant industrial instruments.

Promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws.

Support the Recruitment Coordinator with all recruitment related activities including

onboarding, as required

Oversee pre-employment safety screening (compliance) in line with NDIS Quality &

Safeguards.

Policy reviews and updates as required.

Supporting People Leaders in effective and best practice approach to performance.

Responsible for day to day workforce management including award interpretation and

advice.

Support staff engagement initiatives and extend the impact of the Culture Amp platform

to support and track the engagement and development of our people leaders and staff.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Establish an appropriate system that will ensure LN delivers on its health, safety and

wellbeing commitments and initiatives, in line with our Strategic Plan.

Support our people to manage health and safety risks, protocols and safe-work

procedures to ensure a safe workplace for all our people.

Proactively promote a culture of safety and wellbeing that supports the risk

management policies and frameworks.

Advise and guide on best practice, legislative and organisational health and safety

protocols that are relevant to our industry and align with/support NDIS Quality and

Safeguards.

Develop, monitor and update OHS Policies and Procedures as required.

Collaborate with the Leadership Team and People Leaders to drive the strategic health

and safety direction.

Coordinate the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing plans for all LN sites and

operations including site evacuation plans, fire wardens, first aiders, etc.

Coordinate and implement health and safety initiatives, strategies and programs in

collaboration with the P&C Team, People Leaders and Leadership Team.

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Undertake auditing and inspections of relevant systems ascertaining compliance with

legislation and approved policy/guidelines.

Responsible for preventative health and wellbeing strategies, particularly mental health.

Deliver training and education that aligns with LN’s strategies for improving health and

safety performance and cultures including orientation of new team members.

Conduct investigations of workplace health and safety incidents and facilitate the

preparation of management reports on these issues.

Support Health and Safety Representatives and participate in the WH&S Committee

including monthly meeting scheduling, drafting agenda, taking minutes, reporting, etc.

Administer and maintain the process of data collection relating to WH&S.

Work collaboratively with all service delivery teams to build internal capability and

improve the quality and level of services being provided that ensures the safety of our

people.

Return to Work/Injury Management/WorkCover

Responsible for all WorkCover, Injury Management and Return to Work matters.

Provide a professional and supportive contact for any injured team members and the

insurer.

Develop and monitor appropriative return to work programs as required.

Risk Management

Ensure LN has a comprehensive, integrated and systematic approach to managing risks

relating to workplace health, safety and wellbeing.

Ensure effective risk management practices are embedded in planning and decision-

making processes.

Ensure the organisations’ compliance against the Department of Health & Human Services

Scheme Standards (HSS) and the National Disability Insuarance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and

Safeguards (Governance Standards); as a condition of the registration requirements of the

Disability Act 2006.

Develop and implement risk management analysis and reporting.

In collaboration with LN’s Quality Coordinator, develop and maintain policies relating to

risk management (and OH&S) that is in line with government and agency (NDIA) risk

management policies and frameworks (eg. NDIS Quality and Safeguards Practice

Standards).

Oversight of LN’s operational Risk Register – inform, identify, update as required.

Prepare risk reports for the CEO and Leadership Team as required.

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To Head of People & Culture

Reporting to this Position P&C Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, P&C Administrator

Internal Relationships All Leisure Team

External Relationships As required

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS Leisure Networks takes an integrated approach to employee health, safety and wellbeing to

prevent injury and/or illness in our workplace. The success of Leisure Networks health, safety and

wellbeing depends on the leadership and commitment of everyone in the workplace. We are

all required to comply with Leisure Networks OHS&WB policies and procedures and to take

reasonable care for the safety of our own health as well as others who may be affected by our

conduct in the workplace.

COMPETENCIES – HOW WE DO OUR WORK AT LEISURE NETWORKS Accountable and Committed - I deliver on promises and I am committed to my work and to

LN. I hold myself and others accountable. I own my decisions and my actions.

Collaborates - I work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates Effectively - I provide a clear message that is understood by everyone and it is

always open and thoughtful.

Culturally and Emotionally Intelligent - I am open and comfortable, I understand myself and

others and cultivate strong relationships.

Customer Focused - I build strong customer relationships and deliver customer focussed

solutions. #relevant #trusted

Innovation and Improvement - I create new and better ways for LN to be successful. #creative

Growth and Resilience - I demonstrate courage, growth and resilience in myself and cultivate

it in others. #vitality

Handles Ambiguity - I can operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way

forward is not clear.

Strategic Leadership - I align my purpose, work and actions to LN’s strategy.

“YOU HAVE!” KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Key Selection Criteria

Minimum 7 years’ experience in a generalist HR role including strong understanding of relevant

industrial instruments and workplace laws.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in OHS legislation, regulations and standards

(minimum 2 years).

Sound working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, regulations,

Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards.

Return to Work Coordinator Training (WorkSafe accredited).

Demonstrated change management capabilities and proven ability to lead safety culture

improvements.

OHSMS implementation experience.

Practical experience in risk management including risk mitigation strategies and injury

prevention strategies.

Computer literate, developing and maintaining data reporting systems to measure

organization OHSMS compliance and HR reporting.

Previous disability industry experience (preferable).

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Other Requirements (eg. Qualifications, Licence, etc.)

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Risk, Health & Safety and/or Human Resources (or

equivalent)

Current nationally recognised police check

Current Working with Children check

Necessary checks regarding the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion

DECLARATION

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this Position Description which forms part of my

Employment Contract from the date of issue. I accept that the Position Description may need

amending and updating from time to time due to change in responsibilities and organisational

requirements;

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Leisure Networks commits to being a Child Safe organisation.

Our Code of Conduct, relevant policies and processes ensures this is a priority especially during recruitment.