Competitive base + Super + NFP salary packaging
This is a unique opportunity to lead and influence workplace relations strategy, partner with leaders nationally, and help create safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces where our people can do their best work.
This is a permanent full time role and can be based from any of our National Shared Services Offices.
Your impact :
In this senior specialist role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and People & Culture teams, providing expert workplace relations and industrial relations guidance across a national footprint.
You will lead complex case management, support enterprise agreement interpretation, and work closely with unions, legal partners and senior stakeholders to achieve balanced, fair and compliant outcomes.
You will also play a key role in shaping capability across the organisation, uplifting leaders' understanding of workplace relations and contributing to strategies that proactively identify and manage industrial relations risk, and create consistent, people-first practices.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, our people matter. When you join us, you become part of a community built on Inclusivity, Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork (IACT)—values that shape how we work together and support those we serve.
You will be empowered to:
Make a meaningful impact across a national organisation delivering essential services
Build trusted relationships with leaders and contribute to strategic outcomes
Work in a collaborative and supportive People & Culture environment
Grow your capability through complex, high-impact work
We value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!
About you
You are a confident and values driven Workplace Relations professional who thrives in complex environments and builds trust quickly.
You bring strong expertise in Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements, along with proven experience managing high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters end-to-end.
You are commercially minded, solutions-focused and calm under pressure, with the ability to influence senior leaders and navigate competing priorities with professionalism and care.
Most importantly, you are aligned to our purpose and motivated to contribute to a culture where people feel safe, valued and supported.
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking for a role where you can combine deep technical expertise with purpose driven work, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape workplaces where people feel respected, supported and empowered to thrive.
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Recruitment agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
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BaptistCare is a purpose-led care organisation supporting people to live well across Australia.
Whether you're considering joining our aged care teams, supporting our work in community and housing, or contributing through our corporate services, your role matters and will positively impact Australians from all walks of life.
For more than 110 years, we've provided care, connection and practical support where it's needed the most.
Today, more than 78,000 customers and 12,000 employees, supported by close to 2000 volunteers, are part of our communities of care. Guided by our Christian identity, we have a simple focus: helping people find new ways to live better.
BaptistCare is a purpose-led care organisation supporting people to live well across Australia.
Whether you're considering joining our aged care teams, supporting our work in community and housing, or contributing through our corporate services, your role matters and will positively impact Australians from all walks of life.
For more than 110 years, we've provided care, connection and practical support where it's needed the most.
Today, more than 78,000 customers and 12,000 employees, supported by close to 2000 volunteers, are part of our communities of care. Guided by our Christian identity, we have a simple focus: helping people find new ways to live better.
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