People and Culture Employee Relations Advisor

• Location: All campuses 
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: HS3

About the role 

Western Health is seeking a motivated and capable Employee Relations Advisor to join our Employee Relations and Business Partnerships team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging HR professional who is passionate about employee and industrial relations and looking to build strong foundational experience within a large, complex and values-driven public health service.

As the first point of contact for a wide range of People and Culture enquiries, the Employee Relations Advisor plays a critical role in supporting managers and employees across Western Health.

You will:

• Provide timely and professional advice regarding workplace conditions, entitlements, policies and enterprise agreements via the dedicated Business Partner inbox.

• Support the interpretation and application of modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation

• Assist in managing low-level workplace matters including absenteeism, performance concerns and initial grievance handling

• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employment changes and separations

• Maintain accurate employee records and manage the PCC Inbox with confidentiality and precision

• Contribute to policy review and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support manager capability through documentation, guidance materials and training participation

You will work closely with the broader People and Culture team, Payroll, Recruitment, Workforce Systems and key operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide timely advice to managers and employees on workplace conditions, entitlements and enterprise agreement interpretation via the dedicated Business Partner inbox

• Support the management of low-level employee relations matters including performance, absenteeism and grievances

• Assist with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employment changes and separations

• Maintain accurate employee records and contribute to policy review and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with Payroll, Recruitment, Operations and Workforce Systems to ensure compliant and consistent HR practices

About you: 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or related discipline

• Strong interest in employee and industrial relations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail with strong administrative capability

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment

Position Description

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

We’d love to hear from you! Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

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.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 6 March 2026

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Yvette Roberts at Yvette.Roberts@wh.org.au

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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