Role Title: HR Intern
Organisation: Youth Futures WA
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Joondalup
Youth Futures WA is seeking a McCusker Intern to support our People & Culture team with projects that improve how we recruit, welcome, develop and support employees.
Working alongside the Head of People & Culture and HR team, the intern will help review and improve HR processes, documentation and resources. Tasks may include mapping current processes, researching and benchmarking good practice, reviewing policies and templates, and developing practical tools for employees and managers.
Potential project areas include:
• Employee lifecycle mapping and process improvement
• Recruitment, onboarding, induction and probation resources
• HR policy and procedure review
• Employment Hero systems and process documentation
• Manager guides, checklists and employee resources
• Research supporting leadership development, employee experience and workforce planning.
The intern will primarily work with the People & Culture team and may engage with managers and colleagues across Head Office, Education and Homelessness services.
Projects will be agreed based on organisational priorities, the intern’s interests and the placement timeframe. Guidance and feedback will be provided, with opportunities to own defined tasks and present recommendations.
This placement suits students interested in HR, organisational development, business or management who want practical experience contributing to a community-focused organisation.
At Youth Futures we believe that all young people matter, regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in. For over thirty years we have been empowering young West Australians to take control of their future by offering them the holistic support and opportunities they need to thrive. From humble beginnings as a crisis accommodation service in Perth’s northern suburbs, we have grown to provide a wide variety of programs across three core areas; Homelessness, Education, and Support & Wellbeing. Our passionate team work to provide at-risk young people with a flexible and non-judgemental environment, always acknowledging that each person we help is an individual with their own story and needs.