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HUMAN RESOURCES - Your Business Success Starts Here

People are the most valuable asset of any business. Well-motivated and skilled staff - the right staff for your business – will make for a successful team and business. Management theories come and go as to what makes for a successful business – however, it all comes down to this essential ingredient!

Your business plan and growth path will determine the skills, the types of jobs, the number of people (staff and contractors) and the degree of flexibility you need in your skills mix. The job requirement (job positions and descriptions) will need to be matched with people – the recruitment cycle.

Key to selecting the right person will be your personal and business values, and how these are shared with your prospective employees. These should be included as part of your job description and material you provide to applicants.

Resources and websites

HR-Guide
A US based comprehensive site
hr-guide.com

WageNet
Info about wages and conditions of Employment
wagenet.gov.au/WageNet/HomePage/HomePage.asp

Workplaceinfo
an Australian HR specialist site (Subscription service)
workplaceinfo.com.au/

Conflict Resolution Network
crnhq.org

Australian Industrial Relations Commission
airc.gov.au/

Volunteers Australia
A comprehensive website includes professional development.
volunteeringaustralia.org/

Volunteers – Australian Sports Commission
A range of guides to volunteer management, coaching, sponsorship are available.
ausport.gov.au/clubs/volunteer_club_mngmt.asp

Service Skills Victoria
Phone: 03 9621 1777
tourismtraining.com.au/

workplace.gov.au
Employment and Workplace Relations Services for Australians.
workplace.gov.au/

Business Victoria – Industrial Relations
irv.vic.gov.au/

Office of the Employment Advocate
oea.gov.au/graphics.asp?showdoc=/home/default.asp

Unravelling the threads
The summaries of legislation in Unravelling the Threads are intended to provide a guide to some of the obligations that employers have under legislation and an explanation of the scope of the legislation and the workers covered by it.

The summaries are not intended as a substitute for expert advice. In some instances, it will be necessary to consider the actual text of a statute to identify exactly how it applies to your situation.

If you need advice about your own situation you should seek assistance from the relevant Australian Government or state or territory government department, or from an appropriately qualified person such as an accountant, tax planner or lawyer.

It is important to check the most current legislation, and to seek professional advice. To view the entire, up-to-date PDF document Unravelling the Threads (Note: This is a large PDF file).

Useful Contacts

For employer responsibilities, contact the following organisations.

• Peak organisations such as the Australian Camps Association (ACA). For example, ACA will provide advisory services as part of its VECCI membership.
• Outdoor Recreation Centre (ORC)
• Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
• Victorian Tourism Alliance (VTA)
• Victorian Outdoor Education Association (VOEA)

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