Partner with leaders to deliver practical HR solutions across aged care services, with a focus on employee relations, compliance and workforce planning
- Champion employee relations in the aged care sector
- Empower leaders through coaching and performance support
- Drive strategic HR initiatives that make a real difference
Role Overview
Reporting to the Lead People and Culture Business Partner, the role will provide HR support and advice to leaders across the organisation. Responsible for ensuring fairness, compliance, and alignment with policies across all organisation actions, the Business Partner will contribute to employee relations, workplace planning strategies, and HR policies and initiatives. This position will support employees and implement HR systems and solutions to improve employee experience.
About the Person
The successful candidate will be a HR professional with exposure to employee relations and a passion for supporting leaders through complex people challenges. The ability to coach, influence, and communicate effectively is essential, with a relationship-driven approach that values empathy and integrity at its core. Regular stakeholder engagement is a key part of the role, and success will come from building trust and offering support through genuine, values-based connections. Aged care experience is desirable but not essential. Commitment to fairness, compliance, and contributing to a positive, respectful workplace culture is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to develop HR strategies that align with operational goals
- Advise on performance management, grievances, and conduct matters
- Assist managers to build capability and ensure fair, compliant decision-making
- Support recruitment and onboarding to ensure workforce readiness
- Contribute to HR initiatives, reporting, policy development and systems improvement
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Interest in employee relations and performance management experience
- Communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and awards
- Desirable: knowledge of the Aged Care or Health Care sector
- Desirable - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Culture of the business:
Lutheran Homes Group promotes a supportive and collaborative culture with a focus on professionalism, improvement, and ethical leadership. The organisation values staff who bring initiative, accountability, and a commitment to quality service.
For more information please contact:
Ivar Alcon
T: (08) 7100 1269
E: ivar.alcon@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
Lazette Cahill
T : (08) 7100 1568
lazette.cahill@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
