Lead People Partner

• Better and fairer care. Always.
• Lead a collaborative and capable team of People Partners in support of People & Culture excellence
• Partner with our supportive executive leadership team as a true trusted advisor

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of our Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.



The Opportunity

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, St Vincent’s is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Lead People Partner, delivering outstanding customer service to senior leadership, managers and employees at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM), located on the home of the Wurundjeri people.

Leading a team of five tight knit People Partners, the role operates as a trusted advisor providing strategic HR advice to the organisation including driving complex HR outcomes, interpretation of agreements, broad people matters, workforce planning and change management support.

“St Vincent’s is a unique employer in the healthcare sector. Our team deal with a broad range of frontline teams who are connected to provide compassionate care to Victorian public health every day. This is a great opportunity for an experienced P&C Business Partner who is ready to take the step in their career, to lead a team of engaged and committed People Partners working directly with the organisation every day. “

Paula Parry, Head of People Partnering SVHM





Key Responsibilities

Primary day to day accountabilities for this leadership appointment include:

• Represent SVHM in Victorian Hospitals Industrial Association (VHIA) reference groups and lead SVHM representation to VHIA for all industrial matters
• Manage portfolio allocation in the team, aligning the requirements of the organisation and resources available, whilst acting as an escalation point for case review, grievance management and resolving operational issues
• Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues in People Services, Payroll, Talent, Workplace Relations and Occupational Health & Safety to ensure clear processes and responsibilities across the teams whilst delivering a high-level service to SVHM
• Manage conflict, employee relations and industrial relations scenarios including liaising with employees, executive leadership and/or Unions
• Drive workplace change in collaboration with managers, developing processes and implementation plans complying with relevant industrial instruments and legislation
• Manage performance and conduct across the team, ensuring high levels of capability including regular reviews, ongoing feedback, development plans and addressing issues that may arise

This is an exciting time to join St Vincent’s with an increased focus on research capability and our commitment to cutting-edge medical innovation and person-centred care, both within the hospital and at home.



Selection Criteria

Key to success in the role will be a collaborative inter-professional approach, committed to elevating team capabilities, ultimately supporting St Vincent’s mission to deliver the highest calibre of patient-centred healthcare outcomes.



When formalising your application, please consider the following experience and capability requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
• Clearly demonstrable experience in providing generalist human resources services in a unionised environment
• Employee and/or industrial relations capabilities, including contemporary understanding of legislation and hands on experience in enterprise agreement interpretation and implementation
• Experience in managing Fair Work Commission cases including representation at the Commission
• Strong business partnering and consultation skills, comfortable operating across all organisational tiers
• High level leadership qualities, with a focus on developing individuals whilst uplifting team capability
• A commitment to professional development, with a strong understanding of contemporary People & Culture practices

Whilst not essential, experience in a dynamic healthcare environment or other people centric industry sector would be highly regarded.

Because you’re like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.





Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.



Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.



How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply Now button, including your resume and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March.

For further enquiries please contact Warren Tewkesbury (Talent Transformation Lead) via warren.tewkesbury@svha.org.au or email TalentHealthVIC@svha.org.au.

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