People and Culture Adviser
About the role
Our People and Culture team are looking for a People and Culture Adviser, with proven experience in coordinating and delivering programs, events and initiatives to join their team. We’re proud to be in the country’s top 10 most popular government employers, and a top 100 finalist as recognised by Grad Connection and the Australian Financial Review. We were also ranked in the top 25 graduate employers within a large company by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers. The role will support various functions of the People and Culture team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across our organisation.
As the People and Culture Adviser, you will be a true generalist, playing a pivotal role in the coordination and delivery of projects, whilst also supporting the rollout of high-quality initiatives and programs for People and Culture.
On a day-to-day basis, you will find yourself:
- Providing high level administrative and logistics support for programs and events (e.g. organising room bookings and catering, liaising with external providers, sending calendar invitations and emails, and updating project plans).
- Acting as a point of contact for participants undertaking our diversity programs or supporting graduate cohorts and initiatives.
- Responsible for all tasks related to program initiatives, including documentation preparation, communications, coordination, and reporting.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to support the delivery of the People & Culture portfolio.
- Involvement in a variety of tasks – working with cross-functional teams to support delivery of Diversity and Employment Programs.
The role is a three (3) year fixed term position, paying a salary between $95,102 and $107,905 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of office and home/remote based working). The office you will be working from is in Melbourne CBD and you will also have the option to access flexible working arrangements if you need them – many LXRP employees work flexibly.
In People and Culture, the team’s anchor day is Wednesday with the freedom to pick your second office day to suit your schedule. The team is highly collaborative, coming together for P&C team planning days and social events throughout the year.
Michelle Jory brings over 14 years’ experience in the industry, with the past year and a half focused on graduate, intern and D&I programs. Michele has a wealth of knowledge in delivering Organisational and Capability Development initiatives. As a manager, she is collaborative and motivated to coach her team. She will work closely with you to support you in your new role, and ensure you are set up for success!
About you
You are someone that enjoys the variety of a role where no two days are the same. You might be working as a People and Culture Officer and are looking for the next step in your career, or you might have a communications background and are looking for a change, or you may have transferrable skills that you think we should know about!
Let’s get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
- Experience in administration, coordination or delivery of programs, events and initiatives. Someone who is detail orientated and methodical will be valued as part of our team!
- Experience working with and completing administrative tasks for technology platforms (i.e. SharePoint, CultureAmp etc) as well as presentation and reporting experience will be highly regarded but not mandatory.
- A basic understanding of People and Culture and corporate functions.
At LXRP we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About LXRP
At LXRP we’re not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV.
No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter. Instead, we like to ask a couple of assessed questions in the application form (200 words max) to get to know you better outside of what is written on your CV.
In this instance the questions are:
- What about LXRP and the People and Culture Adviser role has motivated you to apply? How does this fit into your career aspiration?
- ‘Relationships’ is one of our core values at LXRP is super important in this role. How have you built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders? How do you go about networking and maintaining relationships over time?
- Effectively planning and prioritisation is paramount in this role. Tell us about an experience where you needed to plan and prioritise in order to achieve an ambitious target. What did you do to plan effectively and what was the outcome?
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps of the recruitment process might include:
- a phone screen to learn more about you, and you to learn more about us
- an interview to understand more about things you have worked on in the past
- a practical activity where you can showcase your skills and potential
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Need more information?
Click Here for the position description for the People and Culture Adviser role, detailing key accountabilities and responsibilities.
For specifics about the roles, please feel free to get in touch with Michelle Jory (Manager, Diversity and Employment Programs) via email michelle.jory@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 0407 780 255.
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Amy Ray (Talent Acquisition Adviser) on 0474 348 059 or connect with her on LinkedIn.
Visit us: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au