Human Resources & Workforce Manager (0.8EFT)

Latrobe Valley Village; Newborough; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development

Job summary

Latrobe Valley Village is seeking a senior HR/People & Culture leader to drive workforce planning, HR management and systems across the organisation. You will work with executive and operational leaders to build a capable, engaged and compliant workforce delivering quality aged care services.

Key responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, policy development, training compliance and rostering oversight within an independent not-for-profit aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Senior HR or People & Culture leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law.
• Experience with workforce planning and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and HR management across the organisation.
• Oversee HR policy development and learning programs.
• Manage investigations, performance management, and rostering oversight.
• Ensure compliance with Aged Care Act 2024 and quality standards.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Staff retention

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/Business/IR

Tools

AIM

Emprevo

HRIS systems

Job description

Latrobe Valley Village is an independent, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care and retirement living services. Employing approximately 190 staff across our 24-hour, 7-day residential aged care service and adjacent retirement village, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We value our people and provide a workplace where ideas are encouraged, contributions are recognised and staff are supported to make a meaningful difference.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director Business Operations and supported by a Human Resources Administrator, this key leadership role is responsible for leading workforce planning, human resource management and people systems across the organisation.

Working closely with executive and operational leaders, you will help build and maintain a capable, engaged and compliant workforce that supports the delivery of quality aged care services.

• Workforce planning, recruitment and retention initiatives
• Employee relations, investigations and performance management
• HR policy development and implementation
• Learning and development programs and mandatory training compliance
• Workforce compliance, reporting and record management
• Oversight of workforce rostering and staffing practices

About You

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a senior HR, Workforce or People & Culture role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks
• Experience in workforce planning, recruitment and employee retention
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Well-developed computer skills and experience with HR and workforce management systems
• Experience in aged care, healthcare or community services
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024 and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
• Experience with AIM, Emprevo or similar workforce management systems
• Experience managing employer-sponsored visa arrangements
• AHRI membership

Why Join Us?

• Attractive salary and salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900)
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
• Opportunity to influence workforce strategy and organisational outcomes
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference

Latrobe Valley Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.