Job Description

About the Role

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Make a difference everyday. Join Hammond Care and help improve the quality of life for older Australians in need. We are a not‐for‐profit, Christian organisation providing expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care. With over 90 years of experience we build passionate teams who support older people through life's most difficult circumstances.

Whether it's in our homes, hospitals or the community, we bring skill, empathy and innovation to every moment of care.

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This is a parental leave contract until 30June2027 based in StLeonards, offering flexibility to work either 3 or 4 days per week with hybrid working options.

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Benefits

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- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)

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- Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave

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- Versatile working options, including hybrid arrangements

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- Discounts on everyday products and services

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- Discounted healthcare memberships – access to a network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families

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- Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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- Health & Wellbeing programmes

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- Reward & Recognition programmes

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- Referral bonuses

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- Career and professional development opportunities

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What you'll be doing

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- Building strong partnerships with leaders to navigate a wide spectrum of people matters—from workforce planning and organisational change to culture, performance, and wellbeing

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- Supporting teams through sector‐wide reform and regulatory updates,



helping leaders translate requirements into practical people outcomes

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- Coaching leaders to build capability, resilience, and confidence in managing people

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- Streamlining people processes and identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience

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- Contributing to strategic people initiatives that uplift culture, engagement, and retention

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What you'll bring

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- At least 5 years' demonstrated experience in HR, ideally in a complex, highly regulated or service‐based environment (aged care or health experience is a bonus but not essential)

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- A curious mindset—someone who asks questions, sees patterns, and anticipates what's coming next

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- Confidence in navigating challenging conversations with empathy and clarity

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- A collaborative, solutions‐focused approach

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- A genuine passion for supporting a workforce that truly makes a difference

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Why join us?

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- Work in a purpose‐led organisation where your impact is felt immediately and meaningfully

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- Join a close‐knit HR team that values collaboration, growth, and shared problem solving

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- Enjoy variety—every day brings a new challenge and a chance to learn

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- Be part of a sector undergoing positive transformation

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Pre‐Employment Checks

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All short‐listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Hammond Care is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

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📌 People Partner (Bendigo)
🏢 HammondCare International
📍 Bendigo