About the role

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful contribution? Fairway Bayside Aged Care is seeking a proactive, approachable and experienced Human Resources Officer to join our team 3 days per week.

This is a diverse and hands-on role where you will play an important part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to workforce compliance, employee relations and staff wellbeing.

Working closely with management and department leaders, you will provide practical HR support, ensure compliance with employment legislation and aged care regulatory requirements, and help foster a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture. If you are passionate about people, enjoy building strong workplace relationships and thrive in a varied HR role, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, employment contracts and staff inductions.

- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, workforce registers and employment documentation.

- Monitor workforce compliance, including police checks, Aged Care Worker Screening, qualifications, professional registrations, working rights and mandatory training requirements.

- Ensure HR practices align with Fair Work legislation, relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, organisational policies and aged care regulatory requirements.

- Manage HR and compliance systems, conduct regular workforce audits and prepare HR and compliance reports for management.

- Coordinate probationary reviews, annual performance appraisals,



employee development processes and staff offboarding.

- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on workplace matters, employee relations, grievances, complaints, performance management and conflict resolution.

- Coordinate and support workplace investigations, mediation and disciplinary processes, ensuring confidentiality and procedural fairness.

- Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, retention and a positive workplace culture, including staff recognition programs.

- Assist with the review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent practical HR experience.

- Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within aged care, healthcare or a similarly regulated environment.

- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, relevant Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

- Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and workforce compliance.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees and managers at all levels.

- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism,



discretion and integrity.

- Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work autonomously.

- A proactive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude, with a genuine commitment to supporting employees and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

- Part-time position offering 3 days per week, supporting work-life balance.

- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax perks – claim up to $18,550 tax free.

- Free onsite parking.

- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contribution is valued.

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support.

- Employee recognition programs celebrating individual and team achievements.

- A collaborative and welcoming team environment.

- An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of older Australians through a positive and engaged workforce.

About us

Fairway Bayside Aged Care is a not-for-profit 85-bed residential aged care facility in Sandringham. The home is the result of community passion by local Bayside residents who recognised the need for a high-quality aged care home.

Guided by our values We Listen, We Respect and We Care, Fairway is committed to enriching the lives of our wonderful residents. Fairway is a lovely, light and bright home with generous spaces, making it a fantastic place for our residents to live and our staff to work.

Join our team and be part of an organisation where people matter and your contribution makes a difference.

📌 Human Resources Officer (Sandringham)
🏢 Fairway Bayside Aged Care
📍 Sandringham