People & Culture Business Partner

The primary site for this position is: Ballarat

Close date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:59pm

**Role**:People & Culture Business Partner

**Employment type**:Ongoing

**Time fraction**:Full time

Are you a skilled HR professional with a passion for fostering fair and supportive workplaces? We’re looking for a People & Culture Business Partner (IR/ER) to take the lead on all Employee and Industrial Relations matters within our organisation.

**About us**:
Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that’s been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

**About the role**:
In this role, you will provide expert ER/IR and policy advice, working closely with very capable people leaders and managers to ensure compliance and best practices. You will be instrumental in interpreting awards, managing legislative requirements, and developing workplace policies that align with the organisation's goals. With a thoughtful and flexible approach, you’ll balance legal requirements with a genuine commitment to employee well-being, fostering fair and effective workplace practices.

Reporting to the Executive Manager of People & Culture, this role will take the incumbent to the next level in their career.

**What you will bring to the team**:
Your partnering skills, HR expertise, and flexible approach will provide meaningful support and guidance to a committed and passionate workforce.

**Experience**: Substantial experience in Human Resources, especially in employee and industrial relations with previous leadership experience considered an advantage but not essential. We would consider emerging professionals with credible ER / IR exposure who want to take it to the next level.

**Flexibility**: Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of individuals, managing competing priorities, and addressing challenging situations.

**Coaching Mindset**: A strong focus on offering continuous support and coaching to both the leadership and across the P&C team.

**Ballarat Community Health staff benefits**

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
- Social club
- Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

**How to apply**

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Ellery Hickson, Executive Manager People & Culture on telephone 03 5338 0554 or 0491 096 709

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Ballarat Community 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.

**Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community.