People & Culture Employee Relations Business Partner
An exciting fixed-term opportunity exists for a People and Culture Employee Relations Business Partner to join our Employee Relations and Business Partnerships team on a 12-month parental leave replacement contract.
This pivotal role involves delivering high-quality employee relations and HR services to managers and employees across a diverse portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational advice, lead employee relations initiatives, and contribute to fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.
If you are passionate about supporting people and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on employment law, enterprise agreements, and HR policies.
- Support and guide managers in handling employee performance, conduct, and grievance matters.
- Manage workplace investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Drive employee relations projects and contribute to workforce planning strategies.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and promote positive workplace practices.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Identify areas for improvement and lead process improvement initiatives.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 7 March 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.