Workplace Relations Officer

4 weeks ago


Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Status**

Permanent Full Time

**Program**

People & Culture

**Location**

University Hospital Geelong

**Hours Per Fortnight**

80

**Position Summary**
- Join the largest organisation in Geelong and excel your HR career
- Full time, 80hours per fortnight with monthly accrued day off
- Take a role in supporting and coaching managers

**About Our Facility**

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is the largest employer in the Geelong and Surfcoast Region, employing over 8,000 staff. The People and Culture Directorate is a large team that supports and delivers a range of services to the organisation including Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and OH&S. We are dedicated to supporting the staff and organisation in achieving our vision that by 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

The Workplace Relations Unit is responsible for the development of employees and industrial relations strategies and policies and the solution to arising issues within the Workplace Relations framework. The aim of the unit is to foster improved people management practices and decision making across the organisation.

**About the Role**

The Workplace Relations team currently has an opportunity to join its supportive and experienced team. We are looking for an Officer for permanent full-time position.

As the Workplace Relations Officer you will provide:

- Professional advice and support to employees and managers across Barwon Health in relation to the full range of employment relations and employment conditions.
- A hands-on, solution-focused approach to resolving complex employee relations matters, taking an advanced role supporting and coaching managers through employee relations processes/procedures including reclassification claims, performance management, misconduct and disciplinary processes and more.
- Expert advice and case management of matters from first contact through to closure.

**About the culture**

We are all dedicated to supporting the staff and organisation in achieving the goal of being Australia’s Leading Regional Health Service - Building a Healthier Community. Our team are successful, innovative and we have a 'can do' culture.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wadawurrung name for the region; Djillong, (Geelong) is means “Tongue of Land”.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
- To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._**

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related disciplie.
Essential: Knowledge of Human Resources/employee relations environment.
Essential: Experience interpreting industrial instruments and legislation.
Essential: Experience in case managing individual grievances, disputes and disciplinary matters.
Essential: I agree to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full COVID vaccination) as set out in Barwon Health's Staff Immunisation Policy as amended from time to time. I acknowledge that meeting this ongoing requirement is mandatory and a condition of any employment subsequently offered.

**Contact Person**

Kristina Dishon

**Contact Person Job Title**

Industrial Relations Manager

**Contact Number**

0412 763 102

**Closing Date**

23/03/2023



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