Lead change with compassion

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services. 

Our Team

Our Support Office team works in a friendly and dynamic environment. We proudly deliver services across finance, IT, quality and risk, marketing and customer experience, and people culture and diversity. From collaborating with approachable Leaders to guiding clients through aged care transitions, our team members are crucial in helping our customer-facing teams deliver on our commitment to high-quality care. There’s plenty of opportunities for growth and impact. Our Support Office team are inspired to take on new ideas and ways of working, while adapting to challenges through innovative problem-solving. Be uplifted by genuine connections and feel recognised for your contributions.

The Role

We are looking for experienced ER & Governance Partner to join our People Culture & Diversity team.  In your new role with us, you will play a critical role in embedding HR governance, compliance and risk management across Benetas as well as providing expert ER advice, lead complex ER matters and investigations, and support alignment with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) standards and legislative obligations. Your role will also oversee the development, implementation and review of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are contemporary, compliant, and support best practice workforce management. You will also play a key role in our Enterprise Agreement negotiation processes. Specifically, you will leverage your previous experience, skills and education to:

• Establish governance frameworks that ensure we are meeting our HR compliance, legislative and regulatory requirements, leveraging best practice and contemporary strategies and processes
• Develop, review and maintain our people policies and procedures, ensuring a regular cycle of review, consultation and communication
• Support the negotiation, education and embedding of our next enterprise agreements
• Monitor and translate legislation changes (Fair Work Act, WHS, Privacy, etc) into compliant and practical HR practices & guidance
• Provide specialist advice, education and coaching to leaders and stakeholders on HR risk, strategy & best practice
• Provide advice on employee relations matters and manage complex cases, investigations and claims

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Relevant experience in a similar role and have tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, employment law or a related discipline
• In-depth working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, HR governance, and industrial relations
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and related legislative frameworks
• Suitable experience managing complex ER matters and investigations including conciliations and mediations with internal and external parties including Fair Work Australia
• Exceptional written skills including policy and procedure documentation, formal correspondence and reports
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and liaison skills
• Ability to provide strategic and operational HR advice to a range of stakeholders

Additionally, you will be a seasoned practitioner who is able to exercise high levels of discretion and professionalism, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, maintain a collaborative and service oriented approach and be comfortable working in a change oriented environment.

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.  

Why Benetas?

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.