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Senior Workforce Specialist (Employee Relations) Full-Time Position - Located in Lavington

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Senior Workforce Specialist (Employee Relations) Full-Time Position - Located in Lavington

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• An over award salary package including "Not for Profit" Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to$18,500pa)
• Annual Leave 5 weeks
• Rewarding career pathways with opportunities for future growth
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs available
• Flexible hybrid work model work from home & in office as negotiated – You will be full-time in office for the duration of your training
• Become part of a welcoming, high performing and impactful team
  
  

Benefits

• An over award salary package including "Not for Profit" Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to$18,500pa)
• Annual Leave 5 weeks
• Rewarding career pathways with opportunities for future growth
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs available
• Flexible hybrid work model work from home & in office as negotiated – You will be full-time in office for the duration of your training
• Become part of a welcoming, high performing and impactful team
  
  

Kirinari are seeking a Senior Workforce Specialist (Employee Relations) to join our Human Resources team - a professional who will work with our team to foster a positive workplace environment through expert management of employee relations, employee well being and a variety of general HR tasks. This is a hands on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings operational awareness and insight to people-focused HR solutions.

Kirinari is a highly reputable and respected Human Services organisation providing essential care and high-quality support that enrich the lives of our customers. Kirinari employ over 1300 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.

About The Position

This position is full-time permanent position located at our Lavington office to commence as soon as practicable.

Our Senior Workforce Specialist (Employee Relations) will enjoy the challenges and development opportunities presented by the exposure they receive to a variety of tasks under the Human Resources banner, allowing them to grow their skill set and progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for employee relations matters, including handling grievances, mediating conflicts, and overseeing workplace investigations
• Support a balanced outcome for all parties in relation to interpreting HR policies, employment law and workplace practices and expectations
• Support the Employee Health and Wellbeing Specialist with employee wellbeing tasks as required
• Support general HR functions, which may include recruitment, onboarding and HR administration
• Conduct and track employee background checks, employee development opportunities and coaching conversations
• Collaborate and create connection with HR, management and operational teams to ensure delivery of business outcomes
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records and prepare relevant reports
• Respectfully assist employees on their return to work journey
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in an employee relations, HR or similar role, or significant transferrable operational experience in a people focused environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance, mediate disputes and negotiate to achieve business outcomes
• Genuine passion for employees wellbeing, engagement, and organisational culture
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Operations background or direct experience in operational environments is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated experience as a decision maker in employee relations matters
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to liaise and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders
• Curious, intuitive, resilient and agile
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Come Join Us

To join our high performing team, please click Apply Now to submit your application. A resume and cover letter are required as part of your application.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, August 13th 2025.

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions please email recruitment@Kirinari.com.au

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with usSeniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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