Employee Relations Specialist

Make a difference everyday

Join HammondCare and help improve quality of life for older Australians in need. As a not-for-profit Christian organisation we provide expert aged care home care dementia care and palliative care. Mission-led we build passionate teams who support older people through lifes most difficult circumstances.

With over 90 years of experience were known for our relationship-based approach. Whether its in our homes hospitals or the community we bring skill empathy and innovation to every moment of care.

Its not just care. Its HammondCare.

About the role

The role of Employee Relations Specialist provides specialist advice to the People team and broader organisation on all on employment and industrial relations matters including enterprise bargaining agreement interpretation policy development and employment legislation.

This is a contract position until late April 2027 and is based at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options
• Flexible working options including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities include

• Provide timely employee relations advice in a complex environment in a pragmatic and confidential manner
• Contribute to the development of employee relations capability within the people function and in business leaders upholding best practice
• Provide coaching and advice on best practice approach to performance management conduct and disciplinary issues including high quality documentation
• Enterprise agreement award and employment legislation interpretation and compliance
• Engagement with enterprise bargaining
• Engagement with relevant trade unions as required
• Representing HammondCare at tribunals (e.g. Fair Work Commission)
• Support People Partners with case management and conduct workplace investigations as required
• ER policy and process development

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCares Christian Mission Motivation and Mission in Action.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar corporate role (aged care or other not for profit organisation experience is desirable)
• Knowledge of current employment issues in the aged care sector whether via research into the sector or by experience gained in the sector
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in analytical problem solving and research skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as industrial relations law or human resources and/or demonstrated relevant experience

To Apply

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact

Pre- Employment Checks

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checking.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.