People And Culture Business Partner

As we continue to invest in our capabilities, we are hiring a People and Culture Business Partner to join Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) on a permanent full – time basis.

This role will be based in Northern NSW and support two regions - Northern NSW and Canberra Region. 

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for a People and Culture Business Partner to join the People and Culture team. 

The role entails a broad range of responsibilities including advising on employment matters, supporting and coaching leaders on HR best practice, assisting leaders understand employment regulatory requirements, looking for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovative practice, and supporting the business through complex people management matters.

As a trusted advisor to the business, you will:

• Advise stakeholders on matters relating to HR practices, employment and provide practical people management advice to ideally resolve issues at a local level.
• Interpret and implement HR policies, undertake an investigatory role relating to internal complaints and disciplinary issues, and partner with the Workplace Health & Safety team on employee health-related issues.
• Contribute to the wider People and Culture strategic workforce plan.
• Focus on case management of employee matters and liaise with relevant specialist teams and the business to provide appropriate and consistent advice.
• Support the HR Administration with People and industry compliance obligations.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with union representatives.  

Selection Criteria:

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency status essential (We do not offer sponsorship for this position).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Employment Law, Human Resources, Employment Relations, or related discipline.
• Current knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and Legislation
• Demonstrable capability in the management of employee relations case management including investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes with stakeholders through effective consultancy.
• Proven capability in providing timely advice, together with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Driver's License.
• Comfortable travelling to Facilities in Northern NSW and Domestically to Canberra on a frequent basis. 
• Aged Care, Health Care or Not – For Profit experience desirable although not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team.
• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to the business.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus meal & entertainment to the value of $2,650.
• An extra paid day off at Christmas.
• Annual leave Loading at 17.5%.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program - our employee’s matter!.

At Southern Cross Care we value every employee’s contribution – Our culture is underpinned by our HEART Values – Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect and Teamwork. 

Come & join our team where our employees make a difference every day.

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centered are services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. 

At Southern Cross Care, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!