Organisation : Mercy Health
Location : Melbourne (Richmond)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 130,000
Application closing date : 7 Jul, 2023
About the organisation
ABOUT US:
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
- Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Located in North Richmond, you will work collaboratively with the Group Employee Relations Manager and wider ER team to provide expert advice within a complex, evolving and fast paced industrial environment at Mercy health.
The role partners a diverse set of stakeholders of all levels and acts as a trusted technical advisor on complex case management; local and enterprise wide change initiatives; responding to Fair Work applications; and contributing to the development of strategic ER objectives to best position Mercy Health workforce activities.
There is flexibility to engage on a part-time (min 0.8 FTE) or full-time basis with access to hybrid working.
ABOUT YOU:
Legally trained with experience as a practicing lawyer, you may have transitioned to or are looking to transition to an internal advisory role within an organisation.
You will be a strong communicator with experience working at a senior level with demonstrable client and/or business partnering skills within a complex operating environment, ideally with exposure to the Health and/or Aged Care sectors.
You will hold strong data analytic skills encompassing advanced Excel skills whilst also adept at identifying, drafting and conversing policy document changes driven by legislative updates.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
- Provide a current Police Record Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
To view the position description or submit your application please click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Contact Details
- Mathew Claughton, HR BP
- Contact via email – mclaughton@mercy.com.au
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Employee Relations Advisor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General
