Employee Relations Advisor

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People & Culture team on a full-time basis. You will advise managers and staff on complex ER matters, guide performance processes, handle investigations and support workforce change across our multi-site health service.

You will work closely with leaders to resolve grievances, maintain fairness and compliance, and build strong leadership capability through coaching, policy development and workforce

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace conflict.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, awards and industrial relations frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High levels of professionalism, resilience, confidentiality and emotional intelligence.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing employee and industrial relations advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting leaders with performance management, conduct matters, attendance management and workplace behaviour concerns.
• Managing employee grievances, workplace conflict and complex people matters.
• Conducting workplace reviews and investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and legislative compliance.
• Supporting organisational change, consultation and workforce transition processes.
• Providing coaching and education to build leadership capability.
• Assisting with policy development, continuous improvement initiatives and employee relations projects.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations and workforce analysis.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Investigations

Performance management

Education

HR/IR degree

Job description

Help Shape Positive Workplace Culture Across One of Regional Australia's Largest Health Services

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Employee Relations Advisor to join our People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused professional who enjoys solving complex workplace challenges, building leader capability, and creating positive employee experiences.

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will work closely with managers and employees across our multi-site health service, providing expert advice and support on a broad range of employee and industrial relations matters.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide trusted advice and practical solutions that support a respectful, high-performing and legally compliant workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing employee and industrial relations advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting leaders with performance management, conduct matters, attendance management and workplace behaviour concerns.
• Managing employee grievances, workplace conflict and complex people matters.
• Conducting workplace reviews and investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and legislative compliance.
• Supporting organisational change, consultation and workforce transition processes.
• Providing coaching and education to build leadership capability.
• Assisting with policy development, continuous improvement initiatives and employee relations projects.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations and workforce analysis.

About You

You are a confident and capable HR or Employee Relations professional who can navigate complex situations with professionalism, sound judgement and empathy.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace conflict.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, awards and industrial relations frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High levels of professionalism, resilience, confidentiality and emotional intelligence.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join AWH?

At AWH, we offer:

• Meaningful work supporting over 3,000 employees across a large and diverse health service.
• Exposure to a broad range of challenging employee relations matters.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A supportive People & Culture team environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on workplace culture and employee experience.

Join Us

If you are passionate about helping leaders navigate workplace challenges, fostering positive employee relationships and contributing to a thriving organisational culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Descriptionor alternatively contact Emily Shanahan at **************@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.