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PEOPLE AND CULTURE ADVISOR
- Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta
- Full Time Permanent
- Career growth and development opportunities
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate HR professional looking to make a real difference in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation? Gateway Health currently are seeking a permanent full time People and Culture Advisor who can be based in Wodonga or Wangaratta.
Reporting into the Executive Director People and Innovation, the People and Culture (P&C) Advisor has an integral role in providing expert employee relations and occupational health and safety advice and practical solutions to complex workplace matters. You will support the leadership team to ensure that our employee relations and safety programs, policies and procedures are aligned to legislative requirements, and business needs; whilst also balancing supporting our people to achieve the right outcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for Employee and Industrial Relations, Organisational Development and Workplace Health & Safety within P&C team.
- Support organisational structure changes and performance improvements.Â
- Offer guidance on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, restructures, and change proposals.
- Interpret and implement P&C policies, undertake an investigatory role relating to internal complaints and disciplinary issues,
- Continuously improve P&C and OH&S practices and processes, recommending and implementing changes as needed.Â
- Maintain a positive working relationship with union representatives.
- Enhance business performance through an engaged workforce, focusing on culture and well-being to promote employee engagement and retention.
- Oversee all aspects of WH&S.
We have a vibrant, customer-focused and high integrity P&C team that recognises our people are central to our success.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a collaborative team player with a strong people mindset who will contribute to the delivery of initiatives intended to improve business outcomes. You will have proven experience in an industrial relations role and have worked with multiple enterprise agreements; dealt with different stakeholders; and have an ability to work autonomously. Tertiary qualifications in HR Management, Industrial Relations, law or a related discipline or extensive experience in Human Resource Management at a senior level
- Demonstrable experience in the provision of HR and OHS policy advice.
- An excellent knowledge of the Australian Industrial Relations environment.
- Well-developed problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management capability.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex and technical employee relations issues into pragmatic and plain language solutions fit to audience at all levels.
- Above all, you will be willing to roll your sleeves up and manage multiple priorities at any one time. You’ll have a passion for what you do and be a custodian of organisational values and culture.
If you’re a dedicated HR professional with extensive experience in Workplace and/or Employee Relations, looking to make a significant impact in a community health organisation, we invite you to apply.
REMUNERATION
Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Classification Managers and Administration Grade 5
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
- Free car parking
- Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
- Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
- Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
- Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
- Access to annual vaccination program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Tracy McCrohan on 0428 554 325
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 14th July 2024
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note – should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
- Criminal History Check
- Working With Children Check
- Evidence of Vaccinations
- Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either – birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.