Employment Relations Business Partner at MedHealth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Workplace Investigations, Australian Employment Law, Modern Awards, Performance Management, Fair Work Commission Processes, Case Management, Procedural Fairness, Risk Management, Safety Incident Response, Workers Compensation, Stakeholder Management, Policy Development, Data Analysis, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Have you ever thought, “I want the work I do to be meaningful”? At atWork Australia, that’s exactly what you’ll find because we believe work’s for everyone. We connect people and business so both can thrive. Since 2003, atWork Australia have supported people living with disability, injury, health condition, or those needing additional support to find meaningful and sustainable employment. We believe work has the power to transform lives and we’re passionate about helping people realise their potential. Job Description As Employment Relations Business Partner, you’ll play a critical role supporting the business to manage people risk and maintain a culture that is fair, commercially balanced and values driven. Reporting to the Manager – People & Culture Business Partnering, you’ll own ER matters end‑to‑end and work closely with an HR Business Partner, leaders and MedHealth. You’ll also support safety and workers compensation processes across atWork Australia, including being the first responder to safety incidents. In this role, you will: Manage end‑to‑end ER cases including misconduct, grievances, performance management and terminations Conduct and oversee workplace investigations ensuring procedural fairness, compliance and balanced against business outcomes Provide expert IR/ER advice on legislation, awards and organisational policy Support Fair Work preparation and matters in partnership with the MedHealth Legal and Workplace Relations Coach People and Culture team and leaders to strengthen ER capability Contribute to ER frameworks, policies, governance and continuous improvement Analyse ER data and trends to recommend preventative strategies Work with the MedHealth Safety and Workers Compensation team to be the conduit between atWork Australia and MedHealth. Monitor all safety incidents and respond accordingly, including conducting workplace investigations were relevant Qualifications You’re a confident ER practitioner who thrives in high volume environments and brings sound judgement to sensitive situations. You’ll bring: Commercial awareness Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law and modern awards Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing high‑risk matters end to end Exposure to Fair Work Commission processes Strong documentation and attention to detail The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and practically The ability to think outside of the square and take initiative to solve business problems Qualifications in employment law or a related discipline are desirable. Additional Information We believe in supporting you, so you can support others. Enjoy a range of benefits including: Hybrid Working Arrangements 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Leadership development & career pathways across MedHealth Quarterly social events & recognition programs Wellbeing initiatives & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Salary packaging & the ability to purchase additional leave All the tools and tech you need to thrive You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Leadership Opportunity: Yes State: VIC Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end employment relations cases, including misconduct, grievances, and performance management, while ensuring procedural fairness. Act as the primary conduit for safety and workers compensation processes, responding to incidents and conducting investigations.