People Services Business Partner

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

The Opportunity

St John WA is looking for a People Services Business Partner to join our team and partner with our leaders in delivering strategic human resources plans and solutions and improving organisational performance to meet the objectives of St John WA.

As a key member of our team, you will oversee two People Services Advisors and offer reliable and timely support and advice to the business on various people-related matters, including employee relations, industrial relations, compensation, training and development. You will also work closely with other colleagues within the People directorate to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach.

What you’ll need:

• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources advisory role (or similar) where you have successfully developed strategies or solutions to effectively address a variety of human resources and employee relations matters.
• The ability to coach and support leaders when addressing performance and conduct issues and applying the disciplinary process where required.
• A solid understanding of employment legislation and the ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and/or Awards.
• Proficiency in developing briefing notes, business cases, and other business-related documentation 
• The ability to travel throughout Western Australia on an ad hoc, short term basis as required (occasionally this may also include an overnight stay)

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Scott Ferry, Talent Sourcing Consultant on (08) 9334 6*** or on email ***********@stjohnwa.com.au.

Applications close on Sunday 18 February 2024 at 6:00pm

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.