Talent and Culture Manager

Job description

Company Description

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.The indigenous owned Cooinda Lodge offers 48 lodge rooms, 20 Outback Retreat Glamping Tents and over 200 campsites. It has easy access to Yellow Water cruises, Warradjan Cultural Center, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Nourlangie, bush walks and boat entry and exit points for great fishing.

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.

Job Description

Cooinda Lodge has a great opportunity for a full time Talent and Culture Manager looking for a unique challenge. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a confident and dynamic leader, who is supportive and thrives on building and fostering human connection.

As Talent & Culture Manager you will:

·  Administer the entire Talent & Culture function with a hands on approach
·  Manage recruitment to meet the Cooinda Lodge talent needs and analyse turnover and implement strategies to reduce attrition while ensuring efficient staffing across departments during both the wet and dry season.
·  Administer training and compliance programs, manage performance reviews and succession planning, and utilise employee feedback for continuous improvement.
·  Implement reward and recognition initiatives, such as Heartist Awards and wellbeing programs, to foster a positive culture throughout the Cooinda Lodge and ensure and engaged workplace culture.
·  Manage employee relations by acting as a mediator in conflict resolution, addressing grievances, and promoting a collaborative work environment that encourages open communication.

Qualifications

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, preferably within hospitality

Additional Information

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

·  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.

You will receive an attractive salary package commensurate to your skills and experience which includes:

·  Fully furnished accommodation, including meals, electricity and other utilities
·  Ongoing learning and development
·  Complimentary access to all tours (pending availability)

In addition, as you are joining Accor so you will enjoy:

·  Benefits Your Way - Exclusive accommodation rates across all Accor properties Worldwide. Eligibility to earn Status & Reward points through ALL Loyalty.
·  30% discount on all Food & Beverage at Accor Hotels.
·  The opportunity to start or build upon your career with the largest hotel group in the Pacific.
·  Access to our Employee Assistance Program.