People Business Partner

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.

About the Role and where you will be working:

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 role mainly supports our Home Care and Mental Health business units but will support our Residential Aged Care business as needed.

This is a fulltime permanent position that offers a flexible working arrangement of working at out central office in Rivervale and from your home.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Work closely with partner portfolio’s 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.
• Travel to and from different facilities and central office. 

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.

To be considered for this role you’ll need: 

• A values‑driven approach, known for collaboration and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact.
• Experience in human resources, organisational development, change management, or operational leadership.
• A strong understanding of business operations, including key challenges and drivers.
• The ability to analyse data and draw meaningful insights to inform high‑value solutions.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to connect with employees to understand their motivations and challenges.
• Proven conflict‑resolution capabilities, with a talent for finding common ground among diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and support organisational leaders.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills, with a track record of building effective relationships and networks.
• Experience supporting the delivery of organisational development initiatives.
• The ability to manage risks, balance competing priorities and meet required timeframes.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

When you join us, you'll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps people live extraordinary lives, connected to communities. In return, we'll support your growth, wellbeing and career through a range of benefits including: 

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 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, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record as you will travel from site to site.
• 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 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.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au