Talent and Culture Manager

WELCOME TO OUR CORNER OF NT

Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu, Northern Territory is proudly located on Murumburr country, Kakadu, where culture has been unbroken for more than 65,000 years.

Working at Cooinda means understanding the concept and practice of caring for and living on Country. This life-changing opportunity offers enriching experiences culturally, in the wilderness, and as part of a tight-knit team in a rare aspect of the tourism business.

A land of epic waterfalls and wetlands, rich cultural sites and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life, Kakadu is recognized as a double World Heritage listed National Park at the heart of an Australian adventure.

1. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be hands on and will have strong HR background ensuring that the Talent & Culture team contributes a high level of Human Resources generalist knowledge and expertise for the hotel & hotel team.
2. To conduct a benefits survey of similar properties in the area including a comparison of benefits given (e.g. housing, education allowance, medical cover, etc.) in order to compare and adjust benefits to be in line with market practice.
3. Ensure recruitment and selection process is adhered to and ensure that appropriate procedures are carried out.
4. Process medical papers for employees of all levels in preparation for securing employment visas.
5. Ensures Employee action forms and benefits commencement dates are accurate for salaried hires or transfers or re-hires and likewise ensures and transferring and terminated forms are processed accurately.
6. Audits enrolments, waivers, terminations and billings by insurance monthly, quarterly and annually, ensure the accuracy of records.
7. Facilitates, organizes and administers New Hire sign in.
8. Responsible for processing all the necessary papers for reimbursement.
9. Files all general documents and correspondence and ensures the confidentiality in all matters relating to Talent & Culture department.
10. Update employee records in regards to incident report, and short – term disability days and leave accumulated days.
11. Authorizes and controls sick leave of employees under workers compensation.
12. Maintains good working relationships with the management team while maintaining confidentiality and quality patient care.
13. Assisting and providing information for payroll
14. Assist in coaching sessions, re-trainings and support to colleagues in the Hotel
15. Assist with creative poster campaigns and all events organized by the Talent & Culture Department.
16. Actively involved in coordinating and promoting annual Health, Safety and Wellness Fair.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Confident in exercising a good judgment in decision making skills.
• Go-getter; comfortable taking ownership of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a similar HR role within hospitality

To work as a part of a team within a remote community requires dynamic flexibility and strong leadership. We ask that our staff:

• Show deep respect to all Traditional Owners and Custodians.
• Prioritise community outcomes, collective health and well-being.
• Support local cultural relationships, a healthy workplace environment, and visitor experience.
• Utilise strong emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving skills to be an inspiring leader and strong support for our organisation.
• Support local Bininj (people) to thrive in the workplace, which may be their first professional experience within a western framework.
• Welcome the opportunity to live in a remote, dynamic region where the discipline of self-care is an essential aspect of life.
• Lead by example and help educate others.
• Contribute to an enriching, enlivening community experience that is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.