Senior Workplace Relations and Compliance Advisor (Grade 5), People and Culture

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Administration - Human Resources

Req Id - 6838 

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to managers and teams, influencing positive culture and engagement
• Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
• Permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) ADOs | five weeks leave | salary packaging 

About the role

The Senior Workplace Relations and Compliance Advisor provides expert workplace relations and compliance support across Barwon Health. The role partners with managers, employees and advisors to deliver practical advice on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.

You will also support compliance initiatives across the People & Culture function, helping ensure adherence to employment legislation and health sector requirements, while contributing to key strategic projects including HRIS implementation and the development of a People Services function.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert workplace relations advice and case management support across performance management, disciplinary matters, investigations, disputes and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.
• Support leaders and the Workplace Relations team with practical guidance, coaching and capability development on employee relations matters and processes.
• Lead and coordinate workforce compliance programs, including police checks, Working with Children Checks, NDIS checks, visa compliance and professional registration monitoring.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to ensure organisational compliance with employment, health sector and workforce standards.
• Prepare workforce reports, compliance data analysis and audit documentation, and contribute to internal and external audit activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, strategic People & Culture projects, and the development of efficient compliance processes and workflows.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in Workplace or Employee Relations case management.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters and provide practical advice on Enterprise Agreements, policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and support leaders at all levels.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including reporting, record management, governance documentation and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience applying compliance standards and legislative requirements within people processes; experience in the healthcare or public sector will be highly regarded.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Jessica Gillam
Email: jessica.gillam@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date:  12th June 2026