Business Partnering Manager

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80 hours per fortnight)
• Located in Frankston but may be required to work across all sites
• Classification: Grade 7 (HS7) plus super

On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

The Team & Role

The Business Partnering Manager position is a leadership position in the People Operations team. Working in a complex environment with multiple industrial instruments in a highly unionised environment, the Business Partnering Manager is responsible for providing high quality human resources and employee relations leadership, consultation and advice and is responsible for ensuring industrial instrument and legislative compliance. This role is accountable for leading a small Business Partnering team and for working collaboratively with the Director People Operations and the Industrial Relations Manager. This role will also work closely with the broader People, Culture and Governance; Health, Safety and Wellbeing; and Injury Management teams.

Please click for Position Description - Business Partnering

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading a business partnering, and/or people and culture team
• Extensive experience in business partnering, human resources, and employee relations
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment and related legislation, Including the Fair Work Act and Fair Work Regulations
• Demonstrated presentation, training and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated experience In a complex Industrial environment, Ideally In health services

*Benefits*

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

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The role ceases advertising on 23 November 2025

Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Peninsula Health is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to 

*Additional Information*

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.