- Permanent Position | Full-time | 5 weeks annual leave
- Box Hill | Local shops and cafés | Salary Packaging benefits
- Join a high-performing Employee Relations team where you can make a meaningful impact
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
Join a high-performing Employee Relations team where no two days are the same. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with leaders across Eastern Health to navigate complex workplace matters, lead investigations, influence workplace culture, and deliver solutions that make a real difference to our people and organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise in employee relations, investigations, workplace law and stakeholder management while working alongside experienced and supportive professionals. Success in this role means being a trusted advisor, effectively managing complex cases, and helping create a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace.
This position involves:
- Providing expert employee relations advice to leaders.
- Leading workplace investigations and managing complex cases.
- Coaching managers on performance, conduct and workplace issues.
- Preparing reports, recommendations and formal correspondence.
- Driving continuous improvement and workforce initiatives.
What you’ll bring
- Employee relations experience,
- including investigations and case management.
- Strong knowledge of employment and industrial relations frameworks.
- Excellent communication, influence and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and report writing capabilities.
- A collaborative, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Contact Number: 0478 281 ***
Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 26 November 2026
Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.
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Employee Relations Business Partner in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
