People & Culture Employee Relations Business Partner

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships & grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health, Melbourne, seeks an experienced People & Culture Employee Relations Business Partner to provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters and act as a trusted advisor to managers across the organisation.

You will support organisational change, interpret employment legislation, and deliver coaching to build people management capability while contributing to strategic workforce initiatives and a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Law, Industrial Relations or related discipline.
• Experience in employee relations, ER/IR, HR advisory or business partner roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and enterprise agreements.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive workplace matters with sound judgement and professionalism.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and timely advice on employee relations and people management matters.
• Manage complex workplace issues including grievances, investigations, performance and misconduct.
• Support organisational change, consultation and workforce restructure processes.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, enterprise agreements and workplace policies.
• Deliver coaching, training and guidance to build people management capability across the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Judgement & discretion

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Law or Industrial Relations

Job description

People & Culture Employee Relations Business Partner

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
• Salary: Admin Grade 4 (commensurate with experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Join Western Health's Employee Relations and Business Partnerships team and play a key role in supporting positive workplace outcomes across the organisation.

As a trusted advisor to managers, you will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including workplace conduct, performance management, investigations, industrial instruments, organisational change and compliance. You'll partner with leaders to solve complex people challenges, strengthen people management capability and contribute to strategic workforce initiatives that support Western Health's commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large, diverse and values-driven organisation while working alongside experienced people and culture professionals.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide practical and timely advice on employee relations and people management matters.
• Manage complex workplace issues including grievances, investigations, performance and misconduct matters.
• Support organisational change, consultation and workforce restructure processes.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, enterprise agreements and workplace policies.
• Deliver coaching, training and guidance to build people management capability across the organisation.

About you:

You will bring:

• A degree qualification in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Experience in an employee relations, industrial relations, HR advisory, consultant or business partner role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and enterprise agreements.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive workplace matters with sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 9 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Yvette Roberts via .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Shortlisting and interviewing for this position can commence before the advertisement closes.

Western Health reserves the right to commence recruitment for the role prior to the application's end date.