People & Culture Assist Advisor

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this full time role, based in our corporate offices in Richmond, you will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all employment queries from our Managers and Employees. You will join a team of People & Culture Advisors and be reporting to the People & Culture Assist Team Leader. This opportunity has become available due to internal promotion and is well suited to someone looking to tale that next step in their HR career.

You will make an impact by:

• Responding to written and oral enquiries from employees and people leaders regarding Tier 1 HR matters in a timely and professional manner
• Working in partnership with P&C colleagues to ensure stakeholders receive accurate information aligned with legislation and policy.
• Managing people‑related documentation, records and correspondence with strong attention to detail, while keeping sight of the broader context and intended outcomes. 
• Managing your workload with confidence and accountability, while recognising when to seek input, collaborate with others, or escalate matters
• Having good instincts and sound judgement; knowing when to act, when to ask, and when to listen

Position Description Inherent Requirements

To be successful in this role…

You will be comfortable taking on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, be a high energy individual with a growth mindset. Most importantly, you will have the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

You will have:

• Human Resources (or business) qualifications (or working towards)
• Previous experience in Human Resources (HR Shared Services experience is desirable)
• A good understanding of industrial compliance (FairWork – NES – Awards/EA’s).
• Experience with supporting injury management processes (fitness for work, inherent requirements)
• Knowledge of Flexible Work Arrangements inline with legislation
• Drive to actively seek to learn more about the HR function and be motivated to build your HR career
• Experience working in Healthcare (desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.