Workplace Relations Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Baptcare Full time

Join a growing and progressive not for profit

Be part of a strong and innovative team

Flexible working from home arrangements

About the Role

Partnering with key stakeholders and the People and Culture Business Partners, our Workplace Relations Business Partner expertly manages a range of WR/IR cases to deliver fair and appropriate outcomes. Key to this role will be leading Baptcare's EBA negotiations. You will also:
Contribute to projects, ensuring compliance and providing advice

Lead EBA negotiations

Advise on risks, interpret industrial instruments, and provide solid and suitable recommendations

Oversee or conduct workplace investigations

Attend Fair Work, meetings and mediations as required

About you

Along with your expertise in workplace and industrial relations, you bring a passion to contribute to the community in the work you do. Highly organised and able to meet deadlines effectively, you are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day to day actions.

**You will ideally bring the following**:
Qualification in business, human resources or similar

Experience leading EBA negotiations, and interpreting industrial instruments

Experience in a unionised workplace

Strong working knowledge of employment law

Satisfactory police check

Current Australian Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle

First 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccination

Experience in NFP and/or community aged care highly regarded

For You

A competitive salary, plus access to the tax savings of salary packaging

Hybrid working arrangements, where you predominantly working from home, attending the Camberwell office or sites as required

Be part of a group of experienced and friendly professionals

Access to professional development opportunities

Access to confidential counselling and support services

About us

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation that provides residential and community care for older adults, support to children, families and people living with a disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum. We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity. Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

With over 3,600 employees across VIC, SA and TAS, Baptcare is a progressive organisation focused on our Mission of partnering for fullness of life with people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances to achieve our Vision of communities where every person is cherished.

Next steps

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.



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