Job Description
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This is not a transactional HR role. It is one of the most consequential positions in regional aged care.
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The Prospect
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At Carinya Lodge Homes Inc., our people are the care. A trusted not-for-profit aged care provider in regional Victoria with 60 residential beds and 50 independent living. We are a close-knit community where every staff member is known by name and where the work of the People & Culture Manager is felt by every resident, every family, and every colleague, every single day.
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We are looking for a people leader who understands that workforce strategy is care strategy and who has the skills, the character, and the genuine commitment to bring the best out of a dedicated team in one of the most regulated and meaningful sectors in Australia.
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The role
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Reporting directly to the CEO as part of the Corporate Services leadership team, you will be the sole accountable officer for all people and workforce matters. This is a hands-on, high-impact generalist position with direct Board visibility.
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Workforce planning
— headcount, care minutes compliance, and reducing agency reliance
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P&C; reporting
— quarterly papers to the People & Culture Committee and Board
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Award & remuneration compliance
— Aged Care Award ****, Fair Work Act ****, FY***** wage modelling
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Mandatory training register




— owning ACQSC audit evidence under the Strengthened Quality Standard
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Work health & safety
— incident register, workers compensation, LTIFR reporting
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Staff engagement
— engagement surveys, EAP, culture action plans
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Recruitment
— end-to-end, including onboarding framework and worker screening
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Qualifications:
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Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or equivalent. AHRI membership desirable
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A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a human resources management in aged care, health, disability or a regulated sector
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Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Award ****, Nurses Award **** and Fair Work Act ****
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Familiarity with the Aged Care Act **** and Strengthened Quality Standards (or the commitment to develop it rapidly)
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WHS experience including WorkSafe Victoria obligations
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Confidence presenting data-driven papers to Board-level committees
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Understanding of regional workforce dynamics — you build genuine relationships
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Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or equivalent. AHRI membership desirable
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Mandatory Screening requirements
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Aged Care Worker Check
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National Police Check
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Annual Influenza Vaccine
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Apply Now
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Send your CV and cover letter telling us about a workforce challenge you solved
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Confidential Enquires:
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📌 People And Culture Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Carinya Lodge Homes
📍 Victoria