Employee Relations Advisor

Are you a current Austin Health employee? 

If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.  

• Permanent, full-time position
• Base salary + generous salary packaging + super
• Flexible & hybrid working, from our office at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital or your home  

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.  

About Employee Relations

The Employee Relations (ER) team is a specialist advisory service on all things related to the employment relationship including HR Policy and Processes, advice and interpretation on employment entitlements and provision of case management support for Austin Health Managers and employees on workplace employment related issues.

About the role  

Reporting to the ER Manager, the primary focus of this role is to provide high level support, coaching and advice to line managers and the broader HR team while also driving employee relations initiatives, handling workplace investigations and ensuring fair and consistent application of Austin’s policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive employee relations culture and minimising risks to the organisation.

About you  

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you: 

• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures
• Experience in an ER role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions  
• Well-developed negotiation skills and the ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of employees, managers and stakeholders to facilitate positive outcomes

Our benefits  

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:  

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.  

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.  

• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.  

• Mentoring and career development opportunities.  

Work with us!  

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.  

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.  

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Brenton Otte at Brenton.Otte@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.  

Application closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025