Human Resources Manager - NT

We’re Recruiting: Human Resources Manager 

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Join a values-driven Aboriginal organisation and lead impactful HR initiatives that foster a culturally respectful, positive, and engaged workplace.
As a HR Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to implement strategic and operational HR functions that support staff wellbeing, organisational growth, and community connection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR strategy, recruitment, onboarding, and performance systems
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
• Promote staff development, wellbeing, and cultural engagement
• Oversee WHS and HRIS systems, ensuring strong governance and record-keeping
• Travel occasionally to rural areas in the Darwin region to support outreach and staff engagement

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging (up to $15,899 tax-free)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 35-hour work week
• Supportive leadership and development opportunities

Selection Criteria (Essential):

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, ER, or related field—or 10+ years’ equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR communications, policies, and reporting
• Strong organisational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven recruitment and onboarding experience
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultures and employment issues in the NT
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MYOB, and HRIS
• Experience applying awards, enterprise agreements, and legislation
• Experience onboarding and implementing HR systems

Desirable:

• Experience leading organisational change and transformation
• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under S8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and S57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT))

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to rural Darwin areas as required
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance and Ochre Card
• Two verifiable referees required
• Final candidates will undergo drug and alcohol testing

Apply with your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Enquiries: HR Team at (08) 8981 7431 | jobs@aarecruit.com.au