People and Culture Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia mecwacare Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

*PEOPLE AND CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER*

  • Up to 6-month max-term position
  • Malvern Location
  • Not-For-Profit Salary packaging benefits - Increase your take home pay

The People & Culture Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the operations team within the business by addressing people-related challenges and implementing People & Culture initiatives. This role involves proactive partnership with managers, conducting investigations, and enhancing performance management. Candidates should have proven P&C experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Responsibilities include guiding employee relations, coaching managers, driving continuous improvement, managing performance and remuneration, and supporting organizational change. Ideal applicants will be self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks, and committed to fostering a positive work environment. This role may require occasional travelling to mecwacare Residential homes.

What you bring:

  • Experience in managing sensitive employee issues, providing timely advice, and guiding performance management.
  • Strong partnership skills with managers, offering coaching and aligning P&C strategies with business goals.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Fair Work Act, and a level of comfort interpreting Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
  • Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and coach across various management levels.
  • Experience in leading organizational change and managing employee impact during restructures or mergers.
  • Successful track record in performance management, career development, and succession planning.
  • Skilled in P&C compliance and regulatory management, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Proficient in using data and analytics for shaping P&C strategies and driving employee engagement, with desirable experience in the aged care or health care sector.

*Desirable*

  • Relevant qualifications in Business, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources, with experience in managing 24/7 operations and working with a unionized workforce.
  • Proven background in aged care, home care, disability, or healthcare environments, demonstrating expertise in these sectors.

What we offer:

  • Empowering Workplace: Flexibility meets purpose with our Hybrid model encouraging work life balance
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits + flexibility + super
  • Employee benefits: wellness programs, lifestyle discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program
  • An innovative culture: A supportive and welcoming environment where you can make a real difference
  • Career Progression Opportunities.
  • Board Scholarships and Employee Awards.

About us:

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

To apply:

Click apply and submit your CV. All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.

Applications close by 26-Sep-2025

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