About us
HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health.
The opportunity
The role of Employee Relations Advisor is to provide specialist advice to the People team and broader organisation on all on employment and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, agreement interpretation, policy development and employment legislation.
This is a permanent full-time role based at St Leonards with working from home flexibility in line with HammondCare policy. Some travel between HammondCare sites and facilities may be required from time to time.
Duties include
- Provide timely ER advice in a complex environment in a pragmatic and confidential manner
- Contribute to the development of ER capability within the people function and in business leaders, upholding best practice
- Provide coaching and advice on best practice approach to performance management, conduct and disciplinary issues, including high quality documentation
- Enterprise agreement, award and employment legislation interpretation and compliance
- Engagement with enterprise bargaining
- Engagement with relevant trade unions as required
- Representing HammondCare at tribunals (e.g., Fair Work Commission) as required
- Support People Partners with case management and conduct workplace investigations as required
- ER policy and process development
Who are you?
- At least 2 -3 year’s demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of current employment issues in the aged care sector, whether via research into the sector or by experience gained in the sector
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as industrial relations, law, or human resources and/or demonstrated relevant experience
- Strong understanding of employment law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong skills in analytical problem solving and research skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
- Experience in aged/health care sector (desirable)
- Experience appearing before tribunals (e.g., Fair Work Commission) (desirable)
Benefits
We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:
- Fitness Passports; full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Learning and development opportunities
If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au.
Pre- Employment Checks
All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references.
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.