• 12 month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working as standard
• Bring your specialist domain experience to a purpose driven organisation

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

The Senior Business Analyst’s responsibilities include:

• Gathering and documenting requirements: Gather, review, analyse, validate, evaluate, and map business systems, processes and user needs and translate them into requirements/user stories with acceptance criteria
• Managing stakeholders: Engage, inform and negotiate with stakeholders to elicit and validate requirements and prioritise them
• Analysing and modelling: Analyse documents, programs, logic, process flows and specifications.  Model the requirements using a range of techniques such as process mapping, story mapping, user stories and acceptance criteria, business rules
• Managing the requirements lifecycle: Ensure that requirements/user stories are prioritised based on their value, complexity, and feasibility, ensuring that the most critical items are delivered first
• Team communication and collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, Testers, Change Managers Third Party members within the product/platform/project team to ensure everyone understands business requirements to be able to develop a fit-for-purpose solution
• Risk and issue management:  Identify risks and issues and develop effective mitigation/management strategies according to Rest’s risk framework, and communicate risk assessments and plans to the necessary stakeholders.

The key objective of the business development volunteer role is to identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives, such as corporate foundations and government grants, aimed at creating job opportunities for underrepresented communities. Essential skills for this role include research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities, strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building, and an understanding of social impact strategies to effectively align the organization's goals with potential partners.

Key results
- Identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives
- Research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities
- Strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building
- Understanding of social impact strategies to align organization's goals with potential partners
- Create job opportunities for underrepresented communities

The key objective of the business development volunteer role is to identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives, such as corporate foundations and government grants, aimed at creating job opportunities for underrepresented communities. Essential skills for this role include research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities, strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building, and an understanding of social impact strategies to effectively align the organization's goals with potential partners.

Key results
- Identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives
- Research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities
- Strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building
- Understanding of social impact strategies to align organization's goals with potential partners
- Create job opportunities for underrepresented communities

Overview

We are an Australian technology company creating the future of mobility with software-defined driverless transport. To build this new future and respond to growing demand, we are on the hunt to employ fresh thinking, technical minds to join our dynamic team, where we will continue to innovate and thrive together.

Applied EV develops safety-rated, autonomous-ready, digital control systems (Digital Backbone) and modular vehicle platforms (Blanc Robot), for global commercial applications. We are developing the next generation of mobility, where vehicles run entirely on software and are programmable, improving efficiency & sustainability.

Applied EV creates an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for technology, automotive and innovation to explore our open positions and join our growing team.

www.appliedev.com

Job Purpose:

Position Overview:

The HR Manager will lead and manage the full spectrum of the Human Resources function across the organization. This role is responsible for end-to-end recruitment, performance management, Employee relations, providing HR counsel & advice and developing and executing HR strategies.

The HR Manager will ensure all HR initiatives align with the organization’s business objectives and contribute to the overall success of the company.

The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and possess a deep understanding of HR best practices.

This is a true generalist role.

Key Responsibilities:

 HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's business goals and objectives.
• Provide advice to senior management on all HR matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.

  Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Partner with department heads to understand their staffing needs and ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates.
• Develop and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.

 Performance Management:

• Oversee the performance management process, including setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and providing feedback.
• Implement programs that drive high performance and employee engagement.
• Address performance issues and provide guidance on performance improvement plans.

 HR Counsel and Advice:

• Provide expert HR advice and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively communicated across the organization.

 Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels, offering guidance and support on career development and workplace issues.

 Commercial Acumen:

• Ensure that HR initiatives are aligned with the financial and operational goals of the organization.
• Provide insights and recommendations on HR-related costs, including compensation and benefits, to support the organization’s financial performance.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure HR initiatives are commercially viable.

 Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the organization’s HR policies and practices comply with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Manage risk associated with employment practices, including compliance with employment laws and regulations.

 HR Information Systems (HRIS):

• Manage and optimize the HRIS to ensure accurate and timely data management.
• Utilize HR analytics to drive data-informed decision-making and report on key HR metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all HR-related legal and regulatory requirements through effective HRIS management.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of HR experience across the gamut of HR.

 Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR relations issues.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong multitasker, excellent attention to detail, resilience and people skills

This role is 100% in office and open to candidates who hold unrestricted working rights for Australia.

• The opportunity to have ownership over your responsibilities.
• Satisfaction in being at the forefront of creating the future of a new and growing class of autonomous electric vehicles.
• Work alongside a friendly and passionate team on cutting edge technology.
• The opportunity to take charge of your role and grow with the business.
• Enjoy kitchen facilities, including an on-site barista, with free snacks, drinks, lunch, fresh fruit and tea/coffee provided daily.

• New Role
• Join a highly professional forwarding thinking team
• Hybrid working as standard

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

Reporting directly tot he GM, Finance Business Partnering.  Partner with the Rest team and outsource partners to optimise our opportunities to deliver on our member and employer promises, including sound financial management and ensuring our members and the funds rights are protected.

Ensures accounting principles and practices are in place and delivered through the team to service, support and guide service partners and internal and external stakeholders on a day to day basis.

This involves budgetary and expense control and managing internal and external stakeholders to influence, advise and achieve desired business outcomes.

Provision of all business finance partnering capability for agreed Rest business units and divisions including

• Leading finance engagement and managing senior stakeholders to ensure that their finance needs are met.
• Spearheading delivery of key finance responsibilities and accountabilities for agreed business units, ensuring always that deliverables are completed on time and accurately.
• Strategic financial analysis for business opportunities, input into business cases, benefit identification, monitoring and realisation.
• Providing impactful analysis and decision support across business units.
• Preparation of the annual budget to be incorporated into the annual business plan.
• Assisting Stakeholders with Best Financial Interest Duty Assessments, including NPV calculations.
• Assistance with forecasting and monitoring including assisting cost centre managers with accurate and regular financial reporting.
• Promoting a culture of innovation and value add, encouraging staff to initiate innovative responses to current and future business needs.
• Display effective influencing skills, ability to build trust and challenge existing practice.
• Provide partnering in the form of coaching, advice, support and recommendations to business unit stakeholders to ensure understanding of budget financial responsibility and where financial performance indicators could improve. This will involve ensuring that operating costs are aligned with the overall strategic business plan.
• Ensure appropriate controls within the finance function are complied with and operating effectively to manage the operating risks, including manager and employee education, procedures and expense authorisation processes.
• Assist the business and transformation delivery management teams in the estimation of future costs and benefits for use in business case and budget preparation, and year on year spend for annual planning and forecasting purposes.
• Develop and implement new systems and processes to ensure ongoing efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Promote Rest’s financial risk management framework.