Employee Relations Advisor

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 6 (HS6)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The HR Services Department is responsible for providing day-to-day HR advice and services on a range of employment-related issues, including workplace policy, legislative compliance concerning industrial agreements and workplace laws, performance management advice, the end-to-end attraction of talent and recruitment services, retention initiatives, OH&S leadership and support and general HR advice to employees and managers. 

The Role

The Employee Relations Advisor is a technical expert and a point of escalation and expert advice for complex case management of employee issues such as grievances, disputes, large scale change, complaints, ill and injured employees and WorkCover-related matters. The Employee Relations Advisor develops solutions to complex employment-related problems.

The Employee Relations Advisor provides contemporary advice to senior managers on the application of relevant employment-related legislation, assessment of industrial risks and compliance requirements with Orders and Directions given by the Victorian Department of Health.  

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a Human Resources discipline (Bachelor of Business HR major) or Human Resources Management or Employment Law required
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in Employee Relations or 3-4 years’ relevant HR Business Partner experience
• In depth knowledge and experience in interpreting and providing advice on workplace legislation and enterprise agreements, as well as providing generalist HR advice to senior managers
• Experience in conducting workplace investigations, including the preparation of reports and advice to clients/internal stakeholders
• Experience in developing and implemented policies and procedures
• Experience negotiating with unions/employees
• Experience in the Health Sector or other public sector organisations is highly desirable and advantageous

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Susan Haslam, Manager Employee Relations - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 4th August 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au