People & Culture Employee Relations Advisor

Requisition No: 4692
- Executive Division: People Culture & Communications
- Division: EmployeeRelationsBusinessPartnersInjMgmt
- Program: Business Partners & Employee Relations
- Department: Business Partners & Employee Relations
- Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
- Job Function: Administration & Leadership
- Project:

- **Location**: Based at Footscray (with travel across Western Health sites as required)
- **Employment Type**: Ongoing, Full-Time
- **Classification**: HS3

**About the role**:
An exciting opportunity exists to join Western Health's dynamic People and Culture Division as a People & Culture Employee Relations Advisor. In this impactful role, you will act as a first point of contact for workplace relations matters, providing expert advice and hands-on support across employee grievances, performance management, investigations and industrial relations. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, playing a key role in promoting best-practice employee relations and contributing to the development of positive workplace culture.

The successful applicant will be a key contact for workplace relations matters, supporting employees and leaders with expert advice and practical assistance. The role involves managing employee grievances, advising on performance management and industrial matters, and contributing to the delivery of a fair, consistent and values-aligned approach to employee relations across Western Health.

You will be joining a high-performing and supportive team that promotes continuous learning and professional development.

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**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide timely and professional advice on employee relations and human resources matters.
- Support managers through performance and conduct processes, including investigations.
- Contribute to policy development, training delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records and support compliance and risk management obligations.

**About you**:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in employee or workplace relations roles.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or a related field.
- Knowledge of relevant industrial legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and work collaboratively.
- Experience in conducting or supporting workplace investigations is highly desirable.

**How to Apply**:
To express your interest in this role, please submit a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability, along with your current resume.

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing ini