Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health Hiring for People and Culture Business Partner Job at Melbourne Full Time

• Full time Ongoing / HS6
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital
• Investment in a career for life
• Diverse and supportive environments

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

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Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community. These services are delivered through three streams, inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital, community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service and prison-based services at several locations. This position will be based at Fairfield and you will be required to work across all Forensicare sites. This is an exciting time to join Forensicare as we continue to grow and deliver on significant change and transformation agendas following the reforms from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

About the Role:

As a member of the P&C team, the Business Partner will provide internal P&C consultancy and advisory services to help build people management capability of all levels of the organisation. The Business Partner will provide accurate and timely best practice P&C services and support to management and staff. They will triage enquiries to the appropriate person in P&C as required. As a hands-on P&C generalist, they will make a significant contribution to the P&C team embracing business partnering, talent acquisition, industrial and employee relations, OHS and wellbeing organisation change and development, and performance management. The Business Partner will work closely with the Senior Employee Relations Consultant to ensure consistency of approach and advice.

Duties:

• Build and maintain effective relationships to ensure the implementation and application of P&C strategies, frameworks, policies, procedures and practices, in the context of a business partnership service delivery model.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to build people leadership practice capability through providing coaching, advice and assistance on people management, including change management to strengthen managers’ skills and capability.
• Provide sound and authoritative advice across a range of IR, ER and OHS issues, including performance management, employee welfare, grievances, dispute resolution, EEO, safety and wellbeing, disciplinary matters and career development.
• Provide accurate interpretation of enterprise agreements, awards, industrial regulations and Forensicare policy and procedures
• Coach and support supervisors and managers on recruitment and employment processes in line with Forensicare policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and coach managers to facilitate end to end recruitment including revision of position descriptions, advertising, candidate application management, shortlisting, reference checking, selection, onboarding and induction plans.
• Develop and implement strategies and practices to attract, retain, develop and motivate a skilled workforce.

For a more detailed list of duties, view the position description.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human resources, Employee Relations or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying industrial agreements, awards, legal advice and other relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated contemporary industry knowledge as a generalist human resources professional
• Significant experience in providing accurate Human Resources policy and employment law advice to managers to develop practical workplace solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing employee relations matters
• Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise and manage a wide range of tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of employees, managers and other stakeholders to facilitate solutions and deliver positive outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and respond to a changing work environment

This position is subject to a Police Check.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of managers and supervisors.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological support, peer support and critical incidence response programs, as needed.

For more information on employee benefits visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencing work at Forensicare. Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The current orders require evidence of three doses.

Current Forensicare employees should apply through eRecruit using an account which is linked to their Forensicare email address. Employees should contact People and Culture if they are unable to access their Forensicare eRecruit account.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.