Are you an experienced Human Resources professional looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about its people and residents. Mayflower is seeking a highly motivated and capable People and Culture Business Partner with a minimum of 7 years’ generalist experience, including proven experience in managing WorkCover and return-to-work processes.

This role will suit an adaptable and proactive professional who can partner with leaders, influence decision-making, and provide expert HR advice across a diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to demonstrate leadership capability and step up when needed.

About us:

The Mayflower Group is a not-for-profit provider of aged care services in Victoria. Employing over 400 employees, the organization currently offers a range of services including home care, residential aged care, and independent living across our locations in Brighton, Reservoir, and Macleod.

As a values-based organization, Mayflower offers a supportive and inclusive culture where diversity is embraced, development is nurtured, and a healthy work life balance is encouraged. We support and recognize the meaningful work of our employees by offering a range of benefits including:

Employee Assistance Program.

Annual Service Recognition.

Comprehensive and supportive induction and orientation process.

Celebration days (i.e., Aged Care Employee Day, Harmony).

Employee representative groups who provide input for decisions on important matters.

Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.

Salary Packaging

What's on Offer?

In addition to having an opportunity to grow and work on a new challenge you will have-

An opportunity to have a meaningful impact on employees and leaders.

A supportive, values-driven organisation committed to excellence in workforce culture and employee wellbeing.

Competitive remuneration.

Access to salary packaging.

Supportive teams and a great work environment.

About the Role:

Working closely with Managers, this position will partner with leaders to manage people related activities, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, manager capability uplift, performance management, employee well-being and HR analytics and reporting. In this role, you will support the People and Culture Manager to align people and strategy and ensure process excellence.

Partner with managers and employees to provide expert advice across the full HR lifecycle.

Lead case management relating to WorkCover, return-to-work, and injury management, ensuring compliance with Victorian legislation.

Support organisational development initiatives, including workforce planning, performance management, and projects.

Build positive and effective relationships with operational leaders and employees to promote engagement and a strong workplace culture.

Contribute to HR policy development, procedural reviews, and compliance with relevant awards and legislation.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

Minimum 7+ years’ HR generalist or business partnering experience, ideally within health, aged care, or community services.

Demonstrated experience in WorkCover case management and return-to-work. context.

Sound knowledge of employment law, industrial instruments (SCHADS, Nurses Award, or similar), and HR best practice.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and influence leaders.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to a collaborative, professional HR function.

NDIS Check or the ability to obtain one.

At Mayflower, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you meet the above requirements and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, HIT THE APPLY BUTTON NOW!