HR/ir Business Partner- Organisational Merger

12-month Fixed Term, 0.8 - 1 EFT, HR/IR Business Partner, Hawthorn
- Not for Profit, salary packaging, flexibility to work across any location
- Shape the future of community health services in Melbourne's East

**About Us**

Access Health and Community - With a 150-year history and caring at our centre, Access Health and Community’s mission (AccessHC) is to build healthier lives together. Access Health and Community have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations.

Inspiro - Inspiro exists to inspire healthy lives. With a mission to be the go-to community health services in the Yarra Ranges, Inspiro provide accessible, inclusive and exceptional quality care, with a team of 100 skilled employees.

Access Health and Community and Inspiro recently announced their intent to merger in 2025. Our organisations have a long history of partnering together to improve health and wellbeing for our communities. We believe that a merger will be a significant and positive step for the delivery of services to our communities and provide opportunities for our people.

**The opportunity**

The Merger HR/IR Business Partner will play a crucial role in ensuring our people are supported through a period of change as Access Health and Community and Inspiro merge. Working as part of the merger transition team, the HR/IR Business Partner will work collaboratively across both organisations to guide the HR process from planning through post-merger integration.

The renumeration is $120,000 plus 11% superannuation and salary packaging benefits.

**What you will be doing**
- Key responsibilities but not limited to:_
- Lead the development and execution of an HR plan to deliver HR programs and processes that are fair, transparent and people-centred
- Provide HR advice and recommendations on workplace relations and employment issues associated with the Merger
- Partner with the Merger Project Director to create and execute a plan for workplace change, with consideration to relevant industrial requirements, as well as good practice people change management
- Provide high level strategic and expert advice to key stakeholders, to develop and execute appropriate HR strategies that engage and support our people
- In collaboration with AccessHC and Inspiro HR representatives, undertake pulse checks, review and evaluate HR Plan initiatives and activities

***What you will bring**
- _**Key Selection Criteria**
- A Bachelor’s degree in business/commerce, human resource management, or a related discipline
- A strong knowledge of IR legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
- Experienced in supporting and advising on major organisational change as it relates to workplace relations
- Previous experience in working in healthcare/aged care or community sector
- Strategic and operational business partnering experience

**Attributes**
- Desire to roll up your sleeves and deliver proactive operational solutions, alongside the ability to think strategically and conceptually
- Great at fostering relationships with Executive and Senior Leaders and influencing a complex stakeholder environment
- Collaborative and committed to working with others to achieve outcomes.
- Able to work in the big picture, whilst also maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrates curiosity and takes a solution -focused approach to work
- Emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC and Inspiro values

**Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits**

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people, from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

**The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits**:

- Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

**Applications close DATE: 6 October 2024**

Our vision for reconciliation at AccessHC is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we are dedicated to advancing reco