People Partner

PEOPLE PARTNER

Based at the Iconic St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney - People Partner Full Time Permanent Position

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia's health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

We are looking for a People Partner to join our People Partner Team within the SVHA People and Culture Team. Reporting to the Head of People Partnering- Private Hospitals, you will provide consistent advice and support to managers and employees regarding all people related matters.

The People Partner provides support to the Senior People Partner in supporting the key stakeholders through case management of matters regarding workforce procedures including grievances, misconduct and performance management. The People Partner role is key in supporting the Senior People Partners in change management initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide appropriate advice and support to management, supervisors and employees in the full range of people related matters. Interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, policies, legislation and other relevant information.  
• Support the Senior People Partner in the implementation of people & culture strategy within the allocated service area.  
• Assist in managing employee relations / IR activities including dealing with industrial association representatives including participation with staff and union consultations under the leadership and direction of the Head of People Partnering 
• Provide advice/support in role design, job evaluation and applications for regrades 
• Support the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives within the assigned portfolio. 
• Support the Senior People Partners with management of misconduct, grievances, and performance related matters, within relevant portfolio, including providing guidance, support, coaching and education to managers. 
• Ensure compliance with P&C/HR policies.

Things that work for us:

• Experience in working as part of a P&C team (Aged Care, Health or Community experience highly desirable)
• A sound understanding of contemporary P&C practice
• Exceptional communication skills, engaging leadership and ability to influence stakeholders
• Teamwork skills to build great working relationships, have fun, achieve great outcomes and add value
• Values and Mission alignment, commitment to provide the highest quality service, and a genuine desire to improve our offering

Things that work for you:

• Joining a highly Values driven organisation where making a real difference is intrinsically rewarding
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of St Vincent's? At St Vincent's we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring St Vincent's family - Better and fairer care, always.

Reconciliation Action Plan As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit

Interested? Apply online today as we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period

Respectfully - No recruitment agencies please.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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