People & Culture Business Partner

3 weeks ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Uniting AgeWell Careers Full time
About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBESTphilosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website -

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - People and Culture
  • Competitive remuneration offered with salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
  • Career pathways with ongoing leadership support and strategic development sessions
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
  • Not for profit,values-basedorganisation
About the role

Within the current industrial relations landscape, including Uniting AgeWell policies, vision and values, along with close collaboration with the Director - People and Culture Operations, and the Regional People and Culture Manager, you will be the primary HR contact for designated sites and services (outlined below). This entails providing human resources advice, support and services to Uniting AgeWell managers and employees including:

  • Providing expert advice and professional guidance on staffing and industrial issues including interpretation of awards, agreements and other employment instruments pertaining to Uniting AgeWell
  • Managing disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes in line with employee relations processes
  • Consulting and negotiating, particularly as part of change management and dispute resolution processes with relevant unions as required
  • Support our Regional Victorian sites and services (Mildura, Swan Hill, Echuca, Wangaratta and Bendigo)
  • Hybrid role, working a mix of on-site and from home

Given the regional footprint, regular travel to the locations outlined above is expected.

This is the place for you if you have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in human resources and / or industrial relations or equivalent industry experience
  • Extensive experience managing complex situations in relation to dispute resolution, grievance and disciplinary processes
  • Experience and expertise in interpretation of awards and agreements, particularly in relation to the Aged Care sector
  • Experience in analysing, amending or constructing residential aged care rosters
  • Experience in planning and implementing a range of organisational change situations
  • Aged Care, Social and Community Services or Healthcare experience highly desirable
Essentials for working in Aged Care
  • Acurrent Working With Children's Check (VIC) or willingness to obtain one
  • Full Australian working rights
  • A current Police Records Check/NDIS Clearance or be willing to undertake this process
  • Current flu and ongoing vaccinations

Make an impact today and apply to be considered for this opportunity. Applications close Sunday, 21st September.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Contact Lara Mackie or Daniel Knox at for more information.


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