People and Culture Advisor

• Permanent Full Time
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital Fairfield
• Investment in a career for life
• Salary sacrificing available
• Free Onsite parking

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a mental healthcare setting whilst supporting and working closely with People & Culture Business Partners.

Job location

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.

Forensicare is situated across five sites across Victoria with its largest site being Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne city centre. Thomas Embling Hospital is a 136-bed secure hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and continuing care programs. It includes a dedicated women’s unit.

About the Role:

This role assists the Business Partners in maintaining efficient recruitment and Human Resource processes, policies and procedures. You will support various functions of the People and Culture team by maintaining recruitment and general employment systems and ensuring procedural and legislative compliance. You will be the first point-of-contact for general P&C enquiries and will deliver an effective and efficient service to the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to kick start their career in Human Resources.

About You:

• A relevant Human Resource qualification is highly desirable along with demonstrated skills and experience in Human Resources.
• Experience with Payglobal/MYOB and Mercury system products an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform with limited supervision, and use initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Previous work experience in a health care setting.

This position is subject to a Police Check.

A culture where people matter.

• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• 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, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

For a detailed position description please click here People and Culture Advisor.pdf

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is subject to a Police Check.
• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence

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.