People Business Partner

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact make an extraordinary difference and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the Role:

The People Business Partner builds relationships with leaders and employees providing coaching and guidance relating to leadership employee development change and performance. You understand both the people strategy and the business goals of your partner portfolio including how they impact each other. You investigate how the business works influencing leaders and implementing strategies the enhance employee performance and engagement.

This position is located at our central office in Rivervale with the option to work from home two days per week.

Well be asking you to:

• Work closely with partner portfolios leadership to navigate people challenges and provide viable solutions and strategies.
• Coach and influence leaders in contemporary leadership skills
• Work closely with other People Learning and Culture experts regarding business requirements in areas such as Culture Transformation Learning & Development Work Health & Safety and Employee Relations.
• Implement proactive solutions to address workforce gaps or skill deficits.
• Promote and support continuous improvement in business processes that support making things easy here.
• Promote and drive culture transformation that brings our values to life.

About you:

The ideal candidate would have experience in a health aged care or not-for-profit setting. Formal qualifications in Human Resources (or similar) strongly preferred

Success in this role and job satisfaction will be greatly ensured if you have:

• Operate as a values driven individual who is known for your collaborative approach and genuine commitment to making a difference.
• Previous experience in human resources change organisational development or operational leadership role.
• Operate with a detailed understanding of business operations challenges and drivers.
• Ability to draw insights from data to target solutions that create the most value.
• Ability to connect with a range of employees to understand their motivations and challenges.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills finding common ground in diverse views.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence organisational leaders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and demonstrated experience building effective working relationships and networks.
• Support the delivery of organisational development initiatives
• Demonstrated abilities to manage risks balance competing priorities and deliver within expected timeframes.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note if your application progresses to an interview well be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record (Flu if going to sites)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Full non-restricted Australian work rights.

About us:

Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen Act Do not give up Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

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