The opportunity

In this role, you will provide trusted HR advice and work closely with leaders across Amana Living. You will support the organisation’s strategic and operational goals by strengthening people practices, building leadership capability and contributing to a positive employee experience.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting our people

• Give managers and employees clear, practical HR advice in line with our policies and employment requirements.
• Manage a range of people matters, including complex cases, with good judgement and care.
• Help managers work through performance and employee relations issues fairly and respectfully.

Employee and industrial relations

• Interpret awards and industrial decisions and support Enterprise Agreement negotiations.
• Support leaders with performance, disciplinary matters, investigations, disputes and workplace conflict, making sure the process is fair and people are treated with respect.

Working with leaders and teams

• Take the time to understand what’s happening before offering advice.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Coach managers so they feel confident handling people matters and leading their teams.

Projects and change

• Lead and contribute to HR and business projects.
• Advise on changes that affect employees or the workforce.
• Spot development needs and help put practical learning support in place.

Improving how we work

• Find practical ways to improve HR systems, processes and policies.
• Keep policies and procedures clear, useful and up to date with legislation.

About you

• Solid HR experience and confidence working directly with managers and employees.
• Good knowledge of employee relations, industrial relations and employment legislation.
• Strong project, research and investigation skills, along with confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• A practical, flexible approach and a willingness to learn.
• Aged care experience is desirable, but not essential.

What you’ll need

• Current flu vaccination in line with Amana Living policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance within 6 months
• Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in HR or a related field.
• A current Western Australian C Class driver’s licence.
• Successful completion of our pre-employment form and reference checks.

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Ongoing training and development
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.