People & Culture Business Partner Location: Caulfield North, Melbourne Salary: $110,000-$140,000 + Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company Profile

Our client is a well-established, values-driven organisation operating within the aged care sector. Having grown its workforce by approximately 100 employees over the past three and a half years, the organisation is continuing to invest in its people, processes and systems to support its ongoing development. With a strong commitment to delivering quality care and maintaining a positive workplace culture, they are now looking to appoint a People & Culture Business Partner to provide additional support to managers and help strengthen their growing HR function.

The Role

This newly created position offers an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of a broad, hands-on generalist HR portfolio. Working closely with managers and the senior People & Culture team, you'll provide practical HR advice, coach managers through people matters and help strengthen processes and systems. While initially operational, the role will also offer opportunities to contribute to workforce planning, succession planning and broader P&C; initiatives.

Key responsibilities include

- Provide HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.
- Coach managers through performance management, conduct and sensitive workplace matters.
- Interpret and apply employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
- Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning and HR process improvements.
- Support the development of Humanforce and associated workforce management systems.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you'll bring:
- Ideally 5+ years' experience in a broad HR Generalist, HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or People & Culture role,



with the capability and judgement to operate at Business Partner level.
- Robust knowledge of employee relations, performance management, industrial relations and employment legislation.
- Experience interpreting and applying awards and enterprise agreements. Familiarity with the Nurses Award and Aged Care Award would be highly regarded.
- Confidence advising and coaching managers, with the ability to build their capability rather than simply resolving matters on their behalf.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, alongside patience, resilience and sound judgement.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance day-to-day HR operations with broader improvement initiatives.

Experience within aged care is preferred, although candidates from healthcare, community services and the not-for-profit sector will also be considered. Familiarity with Humanforce or similar HR, workforce management, rostering or payroll platforms would be advantageous.

You'll also appreciate the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity when working within a values-driven organisation and supporting a diverse resident and employee community.

Benefits & Perks

- Attractive remuneration package: $110,000-$140,000 + Super + Salary Packaging, depending on experience.
- Newly created position with the opportunity to shape and strengthen the People & Culture function.
- Broad generalist HR portfolio with exposure to both operational and strategic initiatives.




- Work closely with senior leaders and build strong relationships across the organisation.
- Opportunity to contribute to upcoming HR systems upgrades and process improvements.
- Initially office-based five days per week, with potential for some flexibility following probation.

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specialising in education, social services, community services and corporate services recruitment. We partner with leading organisations across Victoria to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, values and career goals.

What sets Tradewind apart

- Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise.
- Access to exclusive permanent and contract opportunities.
- Personalised support throughout the recruitment process.
- Honest advice and insight into organisational culture and role expectations.
- Ongoing career guidance and a focus on long-term relationships.

We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next step, or an established Business Partner seeking a broad and hands-on position within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact Angus Hayes on (03) 9087 1020 9087 1020) or email [email protected].

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks in line with the organisation's requirements.

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📌 P&C Business Partner | Aged Care (Melbourne)
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 Melbourne