Address• Permanent full-time position | Based in Belmont
• Join a collaborative, committed & fun People & Culture team
• Pivotal role | Contribute to the evolution of BaptistCare’s people practices
About the opportunity:
As the anchor point of our state-based People & Culture (P&C) team, you are the conduit between the organisation’s leadership and core team, regarding BaptistCare’s Human Resources (HR) & Employment Law matters.
Working closely with the HR & Employment Relations Lead, you will develop best practice solutions, strategies and programs to deliver BaptistCare’s strategic and operational workforce objectives. You will scan the external environment and actively develop and engage your diverse professional network to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to evolve our HR practices.
If you are a seasoned HR professional with a collaborative and empowering leadership style, who enjoys building and embedding greater capability and confidence in relation to HR and Employee Relations best practice, then we would love to hear from you!
About you:
To be considered, you will have:
• Demonstrable depth in HR/IR practice in a highly dispersed, unionised workforce
• Previous experience advocating at hearings before relevant authorities, such as Fair Work Australia, when necessary
• Partnered with business customers on specific ER issues including performance management, discipline, grievances, etc
• Fostered positive relationships with unions, regulatory bodies, and industry associations
• Championed and supported leaders to embed change initiatives
• Demonstrable knowledge of contemporary workforce management principles and practices- and a proven appetite for continued development of professional practice in such arenas
• A current Australian driver’s licence and commitment to occasional travel
• Experienced mentor or coach, with practical understanding of culture, performance, and leadership
• Proven problem-solving skills and sponsor of innovative and continuous improvement
• Demonstrable experience in providing guidance and support in relation to the management of non-work-related injuries
• Relevant qualification and or experience in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organisational Design or similar desirable
• Further relevant qualifications in mediation, facilitation, mental health first aid, workforce planning, diversity & inclusion, organisational psychology or data and analytics desirable
• Genuine alignment to BaptistCare’s vision, purpose and values.
If you would like to champion P&C initiatives, projects and programs designed to optimise organisational performance, then would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
BaptistCare aims to support employees to enjoy happier lives and fulfilling careers by providing them with:
• A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging
• Unlimited access across an extensive choice of fitness facilities through the ‘Fitness Passport’ program
• Access to benefits for you and your family through our ‘Flourish’ wellness program
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and great team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful benefits!
About Us:
BaptistCare support thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT & WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.
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