People and Capability Manager

Why work at Sass

At Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS), you’ll be part of a specialist, trauma-informed organisation committed to supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence and their families. Every day, your work contributes to breaking cycles of harm, strengthening recovery, and fostering safer communities grounded in respect, dignity, and accountability.

We value diversity, inclusion and professional growth. SASS offers ongoing training, flexible working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative team culture. If you’re passionate about building a positive workplace, supporting people to thrive and strengthening organisational capability, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to SASS’s people and purpose.

The role

The People and Capability Manager delivers practical, values-aligned HR services across the employee lifecycle and takes responsibility for strengthening SASS’s workforce practices, people systems and processes.

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide expert HR and industrial relations advice to the CEO and managers, manage HR operations and compliance, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen staff capability, engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management and employee exits
• Providing timely HR and industrial relations advice to the CEO and managers
• Supporting compliance with employment legislation, the SASS Enterprise Agreement and organisational policies
• Managing workers compensation and return-to-work processes
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, records and processes, including managing employee data in ELMO
• Coordinating workforce learning and development, performance appraisal and worker-screening compliance
• Supporting workforce attraction, development, retention, resourcing and succession planning
• Developing initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, staff engagement and wellbeing
• Providing workforce information and reports to support organisational decision-making

Desired skills and experience

You will be a capable and hands-on HR professional who can move confidently between operational HR responsibilities and broader workforce initiatives. You will bring strong professional judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to build collaborative and respectful working relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources
• At least two years’ experience in a hands-on HR generalist or business partner role
• Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards and contemporary HR practices
• Experience supporting managers with employee and industrial relations matters
• Experience using HR information systems, ideally including ELMO
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive workforce matters with professionalism and integrity

Benefits

All SASS employees are entitled to full salary packaging benefits, flexible work arrangements, professional development, paid parental leave, and additional paid leave over the Christmas period. This role is located at the SASS offices in the Hobart CBD, with some interstate travel required.

Applications

Applications must include a CV, and maximum two-page cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria in the position description. Please apply here.

‍Applications close 5pm Sunday 20th September 2026.  To enquire further about the role please contact Mandy Clarke on 62 31 0044 or email hr@sass.org.au

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please reach out, we’re here to support you.