People and Culture Business Partner

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about its people and residents. Mayflower is seeking a highly motivated and capable People and Culture Business Partner with a minimum of 7 years' generalist experience, including proven experience in managing WorkCover and return-to-work processes.

This role will suit an adaptable and proactive professional who can partner with leaders, influence decision-making, and provide expert HR advice across a diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to demonstrate leadership capability and step up when needed.

About us:

The Mayflower Group is a not-for-profit provider of aged care services in Victoria. Employing over 400 employees, the organization currently offers a range of services including home care, residential aged care, and independent living across our locations in Brighton, Reservoir, and Macleod.

As a values-based organization, Mayflower offers a supportive and inclusive culture where diversity is embraced, development is nurtured, and a healthy work life balance is encouraged. We support and recognize the meaningful work of our employees by offering a range of benefits including:

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Service Recognition.
• Comprehensive and supportive induction and orientation process.
• Celebration days (i.e., Aged Care Employee Day, Harmony).
• Employee representative groups who provide input for decisions on important matters.
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
• Salary Packaging

What's on Offer?

In addition to having an opportunity to grow and work on a new challenge you will have-

• An opportunity to have a meaningful impact on employees and leaders.
• A supportive, values-driven organisation committed to excellence in workforce culture and employee wellbeing.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Access to salary packaging.
• Supportive teams and a great work environment.

About the Role:

Working closely with Managers, this position will partner with leaders to manage people related activities, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, manager capability uplift, performance management, employee well-being and HR analytics and reporting. In this role, you will support the People and Culture Manager to align people and strategy and ensure process excellence.

• Partner with managers and employees to provide expert advice across the full HR lifecycle.
• Lead case management relating to WorkCover, return-to-work, and injury management, ensuring compliance with Victorian legislation.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including workforce planning, performance management, and projects.
• Build positive and effective relationships with operational leaders and employees to promote engagement and a strong workplace culture.
• Contribute to HR policy development, procedural reviews, and compliance with relevant awards and legislation.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum 7+ years' HR generalist or business partnering experience, ideally within health, aged care, or community services.
• Demonstrated experience in WorkCover case management and return-to-work.  context.
• Sound knowledge of employment law, industrial instruments (SCHADS, Nurses Award, or similar), and HR best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and influence leaders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to a collaborative, professional HR function.
• NDIS Check or the ability to obtain one.

At Mayflower, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

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