- Strategic growth within the home care sector
- Full time; based in Abbotsford Melbourne (hybrid)
- Change agent
- Blend of HR, IR, ER and employee engagement projects
Care Connect is inviting applications from dynamic and experienced HR Business Partners to join our team and actively contribute to the strategic growth of our organisation.
About us
An industry-leading and dynamic home care support provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit organisation. We understand how important for people of all ages to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, supportive and talented team enhances our clients’ quality of life each and every day.
You can be part of it!
About the Role
Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the HR Business Partner will join our P&C team in a newly created position that is key to supporting the ‘people’ aspects of our organisation’s Model of Care transformation. We are excited about the benefits and opportunities our new care delivery model will bring:
- new roles; improved role clarity and defined career pathways;
- automated, changed or simplified workflows and processes;
- new programs requiring new approaches and capabilities.
The HR Business Partner will also provide line managers with day to day ER/IR advice, support and education, and will champion nominated P&C programs and continuous improvement projects.
This is a highly visible role that has influence and impact on our strategic aims that will take our organisation to even greater heights: expanding our existing quality care services with clients always in the forefront, and ensuring a well organised, capable and motivated workforce.
We offer a full-time, 12-month maximum term role with potential for extension.
About You
With a strong health background, you are experienced in contemporary human resource partnering across a broad range of HR services. You have previously played a leading role in end to end workforce change processes and your contributions are underpinned by your knowledge of relevant Acts, Awards, National Employment standards and EBA/Award classifications. You are experienced in interpreting industrial instruments as a contributor to the accurate configuration of payroll systems.
Specifically, a detailed knowledge of both the SCHADS Award and the Nurses Award is essential.
You bring well developed communication, stakeholder, negotiation and influencing skills, and you demonstrate a person-centred approach. With a strong commercial orientation including understanding of business services, productions and operations, you offer practical, useful guidance.
You have the ability to assess and make informed decisions in an agile environment. You are adept at translating ‘complex’ into ‘simple and practical’ and can effectively write, review and implement HR documents such as position descriptions, policies and procedures effectively.
A tertiary qualification in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or similar is required, while certifications in job-sizing or other related skillset would be highly regarded.
To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working with Children Checks (can be arranged in due course). Our selection process also includes psychometric assessments.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary, PLUS maximise your salary as a not-for-profit employee by accessing Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay. We value your work/life balance with a flexible working environment, a passionate team and a caring, understanding work environment.
Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.
How to Apply
Could you be the Melbourne based HR partner we’re looking for? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now & attach your current resume & cover letter addressing the requirements of the role. Closing date: COB Wednesday 7th May 2025 – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations peoples, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.
