Employee Relations Advisor

Reference Number: 1240   

Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 80 
Location: Graham Street, Shepparton

Closing date: 01/10/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Olivia Gallace – Manager Employee Relations & Projects on 5831 0143 or Olivia.gallace@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

The People, Development & Safety directorate provides a range of strategic and operational human resources services and support to Goulburn Valley Health and its associates. Reporting to the Manager Employee Relations & Projects, the Employee Relations Advisor works closely with the Employee Relations (ER) Consultants to ensure a fair and consistent application of GV Health’s employment related policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive workplace culture and minimising organisational risk. The Employee Relations Advisor is the first point of contact for employees and line managers, providing advice, support, award interpretation and policy and procedure information.

About you:

• You will have a working knowledge of employee relations gained through experience in a ER/HR generalist/HRBP position or related discipline
• Have the ability to work within a fast paced and rapidly changing environment whilst case managing a number of ER matters.
• Experience in providing advice to managers on performance and conduct related matters
• Experience in interpreting employment legislation, enterprise agreements and awards and providing advice to that effect.
• Experience in ER case management.
• Understanding of how family violence can impact on employees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders and team.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.