People and Culture Advisor

About the Opportunity

Are you an HR professional who enjoys solving complex employee relations matters, partnering with leaders and making a genuine impact across a large workforce?

Join Moran Health Care Group as a People & Culture Advisor – Employee Relations, where you'll support almost 800 employees across four aged care homes and Head Office while developing your expertise in employment law, workplace investigations and strategic HR.

You'll manage employee relations matters from end to end, coach operational leaders, conduct workplace investigations and provide practical employment law advice while partnering with leaders across a workforce of almost 800 employees. You will work closely with operational leaders to provide practical HR advice, support managers and employees, and foster a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will partner with our aged care homes to provide expert advice across a broad range of employee relations and generalist HR matters. You will also contribute to People & Culture initiatives, workforce projects, injury management, and compliance activities that align with Moran Health Care Group's strategic objectives.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end medium and high-risk employee relations matters, including misconduct, grievances, complaints, performance management, short and long-term absences.
• Providing timely, practical and compliant employee relations advice to managers, including preparing correspondence and participating in workplace meetings.
• Conducting fair, objective and well-documented workplace investigations in accordance with legislation, industrial instruments and organisational policies.
• Assisting managers with performance improvement processes and preparing documentation relating to performance management and employment outcomes.
• Providing guidance on People & Culture policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve employee relations practices, reporting and case management processes.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring documentation complies with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Assisting with the delivery of People & Culture initiatives and organisational projects.
• Maintaining employee information within HR systems and preparing HR reports.
• Providing generalist HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

About You

You're someone who enjoys solving workplace issues, building trusted relationships with leaders and providing practical HR advice.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and enjoy balancing operational HR with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives.

You'll have a solid understanding of Australian employment legislation and enjoy keeping up to date with changes to employment law, industrial relations and workplace compliance.

What You'll Bring:

• A qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and industrial relations principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make balanced and evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
• High levels of professionalism, judgement and discretion when handling confidential matters.
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• A current unrestricted Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel to Moran sites when required.
• Current influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations in accordance with Government and organisational requirements.

At Moran, you'll be part of an organisation that values professional growth, continuous improvement and meaningful work. We offer:

• Partner directly with experienced operational leaders and executives.
• Work across a large, complex and highly regulated workforce.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Australian employment law and employee relations.
• Be trusted to manage your own portfolio of cases.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to broaden your HR capability across the full employee lifecycle.
• Join a small, collaborative team where your contribution is visible and valued.

About Us

Moran Health Care Group has been providing care to older Australians for over 70 years. Our purpose is to enable people in our care to enjoy each day to the best of their ability.

Our values of Respect, Kindness, Dignity and Compassion guide the way we work and interact with our residents, clients, colleagues and community.

To learn more about us, visit www.morangroup.com.au.

At Moran Aged Care, we are dedicated to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of cohesion and unity.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who may identify as LGBTIQI, those living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

Moran Aged Care has COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all new staff to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your employee relations expertise while supporting leaders across a large and diverse workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a People & Culture team that values practical solutions, continuous improvement and making a genuine difference.

 For any questions, please contact: hr@morangroup.com.au.