Human Resources Advisor

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

As a visible advisor within an allocated client group, you will support and develop our people to achieve the strategic objectives of West Moreton Health.

The key accountabilities of the role include: 

• Provide a focussed service both within People and Culture and to line managers and employees, delivering contemporary, best practice human resources (HR) in the following areas:
  • Complex case management (end-to-end case management relating to matters including but not limited to grievance/dispute resolution, workplace investigations, industrial matters, and performance management).
  • HR advisory and consultancy services based on the industrial framework including policy and practices.
  • Workforce information, analysis and reporting.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in applying HR frameworks (including HR and industrial legislation, acts, awards, policies and practices) and the ability to apply this knowledge in the case management of complex employment matters and investigations.
• Demonstrated experience and well-developed understanding of a business partnership approach including coaching, advising and facilitating in order to resolve complex employment matters fairly and balanced with organisational needs.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to sensitively, confidentially and fairly manage people issues.
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and time management skills with demonstrated experience in exercising sound judgement, proposed courses of action and decision-making.
• Well-developed skills in the use of computer systems including Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook).

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.