P&C - Workplace Relations Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking a People & Culture - Workplace Relations Business Partner to assist the General Manager - People & Culture with the provision of expert advice, support & guidance to line manager, employees and volunteers on a broad range of people related policies, procedures, practices and initiatives across St John Ambulance (Vic)(SJAV). You will have experience developing good working relationships with People & Culture and across SJAV to support the P&C strategy and business plan objectives.

This role is based at our Notting Hill headquarters.

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in HR management, industrial relations or equivalent and/or experience in a complex services organisation with sound experience in a HR internal consulting role
• Demonstrated experience in workplace relations, industrial relations, and employee relations advisory roles
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, awards and relevant regulations
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including investigations & conflict resolution
• Experience in facilitating presentations and training in people and culture related initiatives and activities
• Sound experience in influencing key decision makers in the face of resistance to achieve problem resolution

Don't meet every requirement? At SJAV, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About St John Ambulance Victoria

St John Ambulance (Vic) has been saving lives and delivering care and compassion throughout Victoria for 140 years. Our people, both paid and volunteer, are the lifeblood of everything we do. 

Our people and our clients come from all walks of life. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings to our high-performance culture, and we welcome applications from anyone who believes they can deliver the outcomes we are looking for.

Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the community we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Supportive team environment in modern offices
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to apply

If you are looking to join an organisation that makes a difference, apply today.

We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

To be considered for this role, please follow the link and submit your current resume. 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Enquires can be directed to Amanda Harris, Talent Acquisition Specialist, 

Other Information

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory reference checks, police checks and other probity checks including for some positions a pre-employment medical.

St John Ambulance Victoria is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first, a current and valid Working with Children Check is a mandatory condition of employment.