Director Employee Relations

Director – Employee Relations

Flexible Work Arrangements | Competitive Salary | Career Growth
 

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

About the Role

Grampians Health is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Employee Relations Leader to shape and lead our employee relations function. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will provide expert leadership in employee and industrial relations, ensuring compliance, resolving complex matters, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

We offer flexible work arrangements and welcome applications from consultant-level professionals with deep expertise in employee and industrial relations. While this is a full-time position, we are open to part-time or hybrid options for highly experienced candidates.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the employee relations function across the organisation
• Provide high-level consultancy to senior leaders and HR teams on employee and industrial relations.
• Proactively resolve complex employee relations issues and mitigate risks.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through strong leadership and effective change management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within employee relations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with unions, industry bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the organisation in disciplinary matters at relevant tribunals and commissions.

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary and postgraduate qualifications in employment law, industrial relations, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in senior-level employee and industrial relations roles.
• Proven ability to advise and influence at an executive level.
• Strong track record of building positive, mutually beneficial relationships with industry associations and unions.
• Expertise in Fair Work Commission processes and other relevant employment jurisdictions.
• A values-driven leader who fosters collaboration and drives organisational success.

Why Join Grampians Health?

• Flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary packaging options for rent/mortgage, meals, entertainment, and holidays.
• Access to staff fitness programs.
• Staff rewards and recognition programs.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways in employee and industrial relations.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.
 

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Claire Woods, Chief People Officer on 03 5320 4446  for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest-growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first-class education, fine dining, and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, and the Western District, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance, Working with Children check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.