Human Resources Business Partner

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital

Are you a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner ready to make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation? St John of God Midland Hospital is looking for someone like you to partner with hospital and Group Services leaders in delivering both strategic and operational people priorities.

In this influential role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape workforce strategies, tackle complex people challenges, and champion continuous improvement across our diverse and evolving organisation. You will play a pivotal part in driving SJGHC's cultural transformation, enhancing leadership capability, and elevating the caregiver experience. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a values-driven, mission-focused organisation committed to excellence in health care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our caregivers and the communities we serve.

The Position

• Engage with leaders and subject matter experts (SME) to shape the regional strategy and execution of initiatives that align SJGHC, people and culture, and business goals to drive effective business outcomes.

• Support and coach leaders in fostering a "One SJGHC" mindset and approach to people initiatives and programs.

• Partner with senior business leaders, SMEs and peers within and across the business to drive improvement initiatives and consistency of strategic and operational people program execution.

• Coach and guide leaders through the effective execution of cyclical people activities.

• Support the implementation, embedding and ongoing improvement of people initiatives and programs, including through effective change management, timely stakeholder engagement and understanding of change impact.

• Role model, and support and coach leader, in integrating and living our Mission and values in our actions, behaviours and decisions.

• Support and coach leaders to define, build and improve local caregiver engagement, their experience, their capability, development and performance and retention.

• Provide strategic talent advice to support and develop caregivers and leaders.

• Appropriately engage with SMEs in the effective management of complex matters and share learning across the peer network.

• Partner with leaders in the development and implementation of business plans, aligning people plans and priorities, consistent with overall people strategy and planning.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will hold formal qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, with a minimum of five years' relevant experience. You will have a solid understanding of contemporary HR practices and principles, with the ability to align business strategy with HR priorities to achieve organisational goals.

Your experience will include coaching and developing people leaders, as well as supporting talent management, succession planning, and critical skills assessment programs. You will also have a strong working knowledge of performance and development, reward, and recognition practices, and a proven track record of partnering with the business to execute key people priorities.

Additionally, you will have demonstrated experience leading and supporting change initiatives, including cultural transformation and employee engagement. You will be well-versed in relevant employment legislation and compliance, with the ability to interpret industrial and common law instruments. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to influence, manage conflict, negotiate, and build relationships with key stakeholders.

You will also possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse people data, identify trends, and use insights to drive outcomes. Experience in strategic workforce planning is essential for this role.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $124,196 to $137,946 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Fixed term full time position working 76 hours per fortnight up to 6 months. This role may also be considered on a casual basis and will be discussed with suitable applicants

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Free on-site parking

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

For enquiries contact Alpena Townsend, Manager, Human Resources, on

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.