People and Culture Business Partner

Job Description

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

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About the role

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Full-time permanent position based in either Brisbane or Melbourne. Reporting directly to the General Manager People and Culture Operations, you will be responsible for the following:

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• Partner with leaders to provide strategic and operational advice including but not limited to; workforce planning, succession planning, organisational design, changement management, employee relations and workforce insights and analytics
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• Leading workforce planning, organisational design, remuneration analysis and workforce budget planning to support business objectives and future workforce requirements
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• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, workplace culture, industrial relations and employment legislation
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• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and organisational change initiatives with support from the General Manager People and Culture Operations where required
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• Coach, support and build leadership capability across the organisation in people management, employee engagement, performance and workforce effectiveness
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• Influence and negotiate practical solutions to complex people challenges, balancing business outcomes with organisational risk and compliance requirements
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• Drive People & Culture initiatives, continuous improvement activities and strategic workforce projects in collaboration with business leaders and key stakeholders
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• Manage case management, injury management, Return to Work and workers' compensation matters, ensuring compliance, consistency and positive employee outcomes
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• Coach and mentor junior members of the team providing guidance, mentoring and support to build capability
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What is in it for you?

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Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

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Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents. You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave.

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Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (2 days in the office, 3 from home).

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Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family. Access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.

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About you

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To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

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• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline
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• 5+ years demonstrated experience as a HR Business Partner
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• Prior experience in the Not-For-Profit, Social and Community Services, or Health Care sector(s) would be highly regarded
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• Builds and maintains strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the relevant portfolio
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• Applies a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to provide sound and compliant advice
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• Thinks strategically and critically, considering the broader organisational purpose and impact when making decisions
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• Proactively advocates, influences and negotiates to navigate complex challenges, resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes
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• Embraces and champions change with focus and optimism, inspiring others to adapt and engage positively with new ways of working
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Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia.

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Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.

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For specific role enquiries, please contact Recruitment@dementia.org.au

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Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the About you section, will not be considered.