• Join a growing and progressive not for profit
  
• Be part of a strong and innovative team
  
• Flexible working from home arrangements

About us

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation that provides residential and community care for older adults, support to children, families and people living with a disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum. We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity. Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

With over 3,500 employees across VIC, SA and TAS, Baptcare is a progressive organisation focused on our Mission of partnering for fullness of life with people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances to achieve our Vision of communities where every person is cherished.
We have a brilliant opportunity for an experienced workplace relations specialist to join our team on a full time basis.

About the role

Partnering with key stakeholders and the HR Business Partners, our Workplace Relations Business Partner expertly handles a range of WR/IR cases to deliver fair and appropriate outcomes. Key to this role will be leading Baptcare’s EBA negotiations. You will also:

• Meet with stakeholders to understand issues, establishing trust and rapport
• Advise on risks, interpret industrial instruments, and provide solid and suitable recommendations
• Write reports and communications, keeping the online system (EMS Pro) up to date
• Attend Fair Work, meetings and mediations as required
• Review Baptcare’s EBA’s and industrial instruments, then map and run the EBA negotiation process

About you

Along with your expertise in workplace and industrial relations, you bring a passion to contribute to the community in the work you do. Highly organised and able to meet deadlines effectively, you are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

Working as part of a team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day to day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Qualification in business, human resources or similar
• Experience leading EBA negotiations, and interpreting industrial instruments
• Experience in a unionised workplace
• Strong working knowledge of employment law
• Satisfactory police check
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and own insured vehicle
• Current Influenza vaccination or willingness to obtain
• Experience in NFP and/or community aged care highly regarded

For You

• A competitive salary, plus access to salary packaging benefits
• Predominantly working from home, attending the Camberwell office or sites as required
• Be part of a group of experienced and friendly HR professionals
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

Next steps

Click 'Apply Now' to visit Baptcare's vacancy page, find the Workplace Relations Business Partner advertisement and submit your application. Please address your application to Melanie Fisher.

A position description is attached.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance and a current Influenza Vaccination.

Baptcare subscribes to a mobile and flexible work environment.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.