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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - People and Culture 

• Competitive remuneration offered with salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Career pathways with ongoing leadership support and strategic development sessions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

• Provide high‑level HR and industrial relations expertise, offering clear, timely and practical advice to managers and employees
• Lead and manage disputes, grievances, disciplinary and performance matters, ensuring all processes are conducted in line with legislative requirements, UA policy, and our values
• Actively engage in consultation and negotiation, including collaboration with unions, to support organisational change, dispute resolution and compliant change management processes
• Support enterprise agreement activities as required, contributing to research, drafting, wage schedule reviews, bargaining meetings and preparation of materials for the Fair Work Commission
• Partner closely with operational leaders to build capability, promote person‑centred practice, proactively identify workforce risks, and drive culturally aligned outcomes that contribute to high‑quality customer and employee experiences

In this role, you will support a broad and multi-disciplined portfolio including a mix of Residential and Home-Based Aged Care services across Geelong and West Melbourne (Manor Lakes).

You will also have access to our hybrid working model which includes three days working on-site (including one day at our Head Office in Melbourne's CBD) and two days working from home - days and times subject to change as required.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience managing disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes
• Strong capability in interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation
• Demonstrated experience in the Aged Care sector or similar regulated environment
• Experience planning and implementing organisational change
• Skilled in consulting and negotiating with unions and employee representatives
• High‑level problem‑solving capability with sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong documentation skills, with accuracy in drafting letters, records and reports
• Experience contributing to HR projects, reporting and analysis including key HR metrics

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children’s Check (VIC) or willingness to obtain one
• Full Australian working rights
• A current Police Records Check/NDIS Clearance or be willing to undertake this process
• Current flu and ongoing vaccinations

Make an impact today and apply to be considered for this opportunity.

A copy of the position description can be found here: People & Culture Business Partner PD.pdf

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Contact Daniel Knox at recruitment@unitingagewell.org for more information. Applications close 15th February 2026 (or until a suitable applicant is found - whichever comes first) however shortlisting will commence prior.