St Andrews Village Ballina is a leading not for profit aged care and retirement living provider committed to delivering exceptional care and lifestyle services to our residents. With a focus on dignity, independence and community, we create vibrant environments where older Australians can thrive. Our dedicated team is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team on a full-time basis at our Ballina NSW location. As HR Business Partner, you will be a strategic human resources professional who partners directly with business leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives. You will play a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of our workforce whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and industry regulations specific to aged care. This role is integral to fostering a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic HR advice and support to senior management and operational teams on workforce planning, talent management and organisational development
- Partner with business leaders to identify talent gaps, develop recruitment strategies and ensure the right people are in the right roles
- Lead the design and implementation of HR initiatives that support employee engagement, performance management and retention
- Support the management of employee relations matters, including handling grievances, disciplinary issues and workplace investigations with professionalism and impartiality
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and aged care industry regulations
- Coach managers on HR best practice, performance management and people leadership
- Contribute to the development and review of HR policies,



procedures and documentation
- Maintain accurate HR records

What We're Looking For

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field
- Experience in a HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role within a complex, multi-site organisation
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, workplace relations, modern awards and enterprise agreements
- Experience working in or supporting the aged care, healthcare or community services sector is highly desirable
- Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and translate business needs into HR solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to use data to inform HR strategy
- Experience in employee relations, performance management and organisational development
- Proficiency with HR systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications
- Proven ability to identify, assess and manage emerging workforce risks, compliance concerns and industrial relations issues
- Strong ethical approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate impartiality

What We Offer

At St Andrews Village Ballina, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career development of our team members. We offer:

- Competitive salary and superannuation
- Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications
- Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
- A supportive, collaborative workplace culture where your contribution is valued
- Opportunities for career progression within the organisation
- Access to staff discounts and benefits

For enquiries about the role, please contact our Chief People & Culture Officer, Celeste Hartmann on 02 6620 5***.

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