Join the Amaze team

AMAZE

• 0.8 full-time equivalent position (FTE) (Negotiable) Fixed Term 12 months with potential for extension
• Be involved in supporting people and culture activities for a diverse and inclusive workforce whilst building your career
• Leading autism organisation driving positive change for Autistic people and their families
• Hybrid workplace with office based in Richmond 

ABOUT US

Amaze is a leading autism charity whose mission is to enable Autistic people of all ages, and their families, to live their best lives. We are of the autism community and work together with a broad range of supporters to create an autism-inclusive Australia.

Based in Melbourne, Amaze has a national reach and is the home of Australia’s national autism helpline – Autism Connect.

Amaze’s Strategic Plan 2022-2026, with ambitious targets to create meaningful change is powered by a dynamic team of high performing and passionate staff. Amaze is in an exciting period of growth as we strive to model the behaviours and approaches that we inspire others will follow, whilst simultaneously leading exciting programs and initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.

We are looking for like-minded staff to join us on our journey, so if it sounds like you, please read on and reach out.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary focus of the Human Resources Coordinator is to support and contribute to the effective running of the HR team.

A true generalist opportunity, the Human Resources Coordinator will provide expert HR advice and support to the wider business and contribute to key initiatives.

With the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders, the Human Resources Coordinator will have the opportunity to work and develop across the breadth of HR functions covering recruitment, appointment, onboarding/offboarding, learning and development, and workplace health, safety, and wellbeing.

This is a practical role working alongside a diverse, vibrant, and talented group stakeholder. Operating in a supportive team, the Human Resources Coordinator’s work will be varied and make a genuine contribution to a progressive not-for-profit organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Every day will look different! Managing multiple priorities and engaging with stakeholders, key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including drafting job advertisements, advertising, screening candidates, arranging interviews, participating on interview panels, conducting reference checks, and liaising with the Hiring Manager
• Coordinate induction activities to ensure onboarding provides a positive employee experience.
• Support the review and updating/creation of policies, procedures, and templates to meet legislative requirements, strive for best practice, and improve employee experience.
• Support and contribute to the development/improvement of systems and frameworks to streamline processes.
• Support the coordination of the Workplace Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee and initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development programs, including sourcing and scheduling development activities for staff
• Assist in implementing Amaze’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE (KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE)

Our ideal candidate is an up-and-coming HR Coordinator with relevant experience and currently working in a human resource role. Qualifications in business, human resource management are not essential but would be a valuable bonus.

We need a special type of person to work with us at Amaze, and our Human Resources Coordinator is no exception. We need someone who:

• Has knowledge of contemporary human resource management practices, and a desire to learn more.
• Has knowledge of State/Territory and Federal employment relations, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity, and occupational health and safety legislative frameworks and/or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Communicates effectively, listens sensitively, and adapts communication to the needs of the audience.
• Meets and exceeds internal and external customer needs whilst cultivating relationships that build commitment and trust.
• Works autonomously as well as part of a team, working to achieve effective, productive, and collaborative relationships
• Has the ability to logically plan, organise and prioritise multiple projects/priorities
• Is Autistic community focused with either knowledge of, or commitment to, developing respectful communications with Autistic people and their families and carers. 

See the position description for further information.

WE LIVE OUR VALUES

Amaze is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stay true to our name by hiring ‘Amazing’ people from a wide variety of backgrounds. After all, we want to be as diverse as the communities we serve. Our inclusive culture helps us to be bold, open to difference, embrace curiosity, and spark positive change in ourselves and others.

Amaze is an Autism Positive Employer. We provide support and adjustments, starting with the recruitment process. We nurture an environment that is personally accountable, supportive, psychologically safe, inclusive, and high performing.

If you need any adjustment or accommodation whatsoever for any reason, just let us know in your application or separately via email to our Human Resources (HR) team at [email protected].

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR AMAZE

There are lots of reasons why you should work with us. Here are just a few…

• Join a team who are passionate about driving positive change so Autistic people and their families can live their best lives.
• Our culture emphasises kindness, respect, and inclusion. This includes actively engaging and supporting a neurodivergent workforce and offering adjustments and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to a holistic employee assistance program (EAP) for staff and their household members.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Gifted days over the Christmas and New Year period.
• Generous salary packaging.
• Spacious offices in Richmond with the opportunity to engage in the Victoria Gardens Corporate program including freebies, discounts, and offers.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is Friday 8^th November by 5.00pm.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they come through. Amaze may close the advertisement if a qualified applicant is found sooner than the closing date.

No agencies please.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply, we want to know what makes you perfect for the role.

Please provide us with two pieces of information to help us assess your application:

1. A response telling us how your skills, knowledge, and experience would make you a great candidate for the given role. Your response can be provided in any way that suits you – for example, in a short cover letter, through a video, in a phone call, or in an audio recording.
2. A copy of your CV.

Send both parts of your application to [email protected] including clearly stating the specific role you are applying for in the subject line.

If you need adjustments or support anywhere during the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

EXTRA INFORMATION

Please note, as this position requires work from the Victoria Street, Richmond office, it is a requirement that the successful candidate demonstrate triple-vaccination status.

The successful applicant will also need to complete a successful Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

For further information about the role, please contact Raphael Lee – [email protected]

Read the full position here.

Position Summary and Time Commitment

The Board comprises up to 9 Directors, and meetings are attended by up to 3 Board Observers. The Chief Executive Officer attend the Board but is not a Director. Each Director is elected for a term of three years for a maximum of three terms.

The Board currently has one Committee: the Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) Committee. Attendance by Directors is expected at six Board meetings per year, at any Board Committee to which they are appointed, at the Annual General Meeting, and at any Strategy retreat or other working groups as arranged. Most meetings are held at the Amaze premises, Ground Floor, 678 Victoria Street Richmond. There is no remuneration paid to Directors.

Amaze adheres to an agreed list of procedures to ensure Board meetings are held and conducted in an autism-friendly manner. (See Attachment 1).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the affairs and conduct of the association, including development and oversight
  of its Strategic Plan 2024-2026
• Development, monitoring and review of the associations’ Risk Management Framework
• Oversight of the association’s financial performance and sustainability.
• Recruitment, performance review and remuneration of the CEO

Internal Relationships – Internal

Other Internal: Board Directors, Board Observers, Committee members, Amaze Chief Executive Officer, Amaze Executive Managers (typically at Board meetings or within Board Committees and working groups)

Key Selection Criteria

Professional qualifications and experience

The Board is specifically seeking to appoint a Director who is a professional clinical practitioner
or researcher with expertise and demonstrated experience in the Autism field.

Core Competencies

In addition to any specific expertise, Directors should demonstrate the following core competencies:

•  Knowledge of a Director’s responsibilities – the governance and strategic role of a board, as
  well as an individual Directors’ legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities.
• Financial literacy – the ability to read and comprehend the accounts and other financial
  statements presented to the Board.
•  Risk management – understanding of and the ability to analyse, assess and manage
  material organisational risk.
• Personal qualities which align with the core values embodied in Amaze’s Principles.
• Sector knowledge – understanding of autism and its impact on individuals, families and
  carers would be an advantage.
• Previous board experience – highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. AICD company directors’ course or equivalent)
  would be an advantage.

Application Process

If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply by letter addressing your expertise and experience and the Core Competencies, including a current CV and listing two referees, and forwarded by email to:

Professor W. Bebbington
AM Chair, Board Amaze Inc.
[email protected]

Applications should be received by 31 July 2024.

Applicants shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview with the Chair and a panel of Board members. Successful applicants will by appointed by the Board until the November 2024 Annual General Meeting, where Directors are elected for three-year terms. An applicant must agree to join Amaze Inc. as a Member to serve as a Director.

Further information

For further information, please contact the Board Chair, Professor W. Bebbington AM, at
[email protected]

Ineligibility

In accordance with its Rules of Association, the Board will, at its sole discretion, reject nominations received from any of the following:

• a current employee of Amaze (and their family members) or a person who was employed by Amaze within the 24-month period prior to the date on which the relevant nomination was received by the Board;
• a person who does not, in the opinion of the Board, demonstrate the competencies, qualifications or skills set out above;
• a person who would not, in the opinion of the Board, be capable of discharging the responsibilities of director of Amaze because of a persistent conflict of interest or material personal interest;
• a person whose name appears on either the ASIC Disqualified Persons Register or the ACNC Register of Disqualified Persons (or equivalent register).