At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives to support growth and enhance employee experience in disability and aged care.
- Company: For Care, a trusted NDIS registered provider making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and older Australians.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while shaping HR practices in a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Degree in HRM and extensive experience in HR leadership and employee relations.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
For Care is a NDIS registered disability support provider and aged care services support provider helping aged care and disabilities customers across Southeast Queensland and Toowoomba to live a more fulfilling life. The experienced team offers a full suite of disability support services including short-term accommodation, in-home support, community access, day programs, Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) to suit every need. The organisation also offers personalised NDIS plan management and support coordination through Disability Plan Services for anyone needing a helping hand to manage their NDIS plan funding and support.
We're adding services, reaching more communities and welcoming more team members. This means we need an HR Business Partner who wants to help us grow the right way. For profit. For purpose. We run a commercially sharp business, and we do it for a very human reason. When we grow sustainably, more people with disability and more older Australians get support they can trust. If you want your HR expertise to lead somewhere that matters, keep reading.
About the role
This position provides a contemporary and dynamic approach to the Human Resources function of the business and ensures that all processes are supportive of the completion of business objectives. The role works closely with the General Manager People and Capability to provide contemporary and innovative HR solutions and leadership to ensure the long- and short-term objectives of the business are met. You’ll be a trusted partner who coaches leaders, handles the complex matters, and shapes how our people experience For Care.
What you’ll do
- Lead employee and industrial relations: performance, conduct, investigations and grievances, all with procedural fairness and in line with the Fair Work Act.
- Handle serious matters: work with Quality & Risk on allegations of abuse, neglect or Code of Conduct breaches, and support Fair Work Commission and union matters.
- Coach and mentor our leaders and coordinators so they manage their people well and with confidence.
- Build for growth: workforce planning for hard-to-fill and regional roles across disability and aged care, change management, retention, and engagement (and wellbeing) programs.
- Shape the framework: develop contemporary HR policies, support our HRIS implementation, and use HR metrics to drive improvement.
- Know the awards: interpret the SCHADS, Aged Care and Nurses awards, and advise on changes such as the SCHADS gender undervaluation increases.
- Champion inclusion, including employment pathways for people with disability and First Nations team members.
What you’ll bring
- A degree or Masters in HRM (or similar) and 5 to 10 years in an HR leadership role.
- Extensive ER/IR experience, including award interpretation and Fair Work legislation.
- A track record of building policy frameworks and leading change.
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation and coaching skills.
- A calm, solution-focused approach, plus empathy, discretion and good judgement.
- Knowledge of the SCHADS and Aged Care awards, or the ability to pick it up quickly.
- Desirable: experience in disability or aged care sector, WHS and psychosocial hazards, L&D, or return to work and injury management.
Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine drive to make a difference. You'll want your work to matter to our team and to the people they support.
Before you apply
You’ll need a current Australian driver's licence, police clearance, Yellow Card, Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or the ability to acquire).
HR Business Partner employer: For Care
For Care Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and flexible work culture, making it an ideal place for HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on employee growth, the organisation offers diverse opportunities for professional development and career advancement while championing innovative practices in the disability and community services sector. Located in Brisbane, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their contributions are valued, and they can actively participate in shaping the future of care services.
