• $126,238 + up to 17% Superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 p.a.
• Full-time, Ongoing
• Additional leave days

The role

Primary Purpose:

This is a critical role that provides HR operational leadership, case management and professional HR guidance and support across the Florey.

The People Partner (Case Management) is an active member of the relevant Leadership teams and is a trusted advisor to the Executive members direct reports and their extended leadership group.

In conjunction with the People Operations Manager and the Workplace Relations & Wellbeing Manager, you will partner with key stakeholders to develop solutions and provide expert advice on the role's key responsibility areas including, proactively delivering support and manage cases across a range of workplace relations issues.

A key focus of the role is to ensure people leaders are empowered to lead by providing effective coaching and constructive feedback.

The People Partner (case management) provides the most relevant people solutions, influences decision makers, contributes to business success and aligns both the people and theme area agendas.

 Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the development and implementation of the Florey’s people plan
• Coach Florey leaders on people strategy, including team structure (organisational design), strategic hiring, performance management, compensation, recognition, and learning and development.
• Coach Florey people leaders to become more effective at leading, managing and developing their teams,
• employees and cross-functional relationships
• Collaborate with leaders and employees to create a great employee experience and impact career journeys
• Lead some people change initiatives by partnering with leaders to develop business cases, support people initiatives and investment decisions
• Collaborate with other People teams to ensure a valuable and positive employee experience.
•  Providing authentic and constructive feedback and play a pivotal role in building trust and connection across the organisation
• Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships across all areas of the Florey. With a particular focus on designated business areas, act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers for all people related matters;
• Make decisions and solve complex problems with a considerable degree of autonomy and an ability to negotiate, consult or escalate matters when required;
• Case Manage through to timely resolution various workplace relations issues
• Assist in complex change management as required across the organisation
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with unions, employer organisations, and relevant stakeholders
• Partner with the Executive and senior leaders and managers to manage and execute the Florey’s HR and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, benchmarking and succession planning;
• Manage and conduct formal performance management and misconduct investigations, including providing expert advice and recommendations to managers and senior leaders;
•  Representing The Florey at Fair Work and other relevant external bodies regarding employment matters when necessary;
• Be The Florey HR representative for EQiS, WiSPP and AAMRI Committees.
• Conceptualise, develop, review and implement major policies, objectives and strategies through high level engagement with internal and external stakeholders;
• Role model expected behaviours; 
• Support the collective vision and mission of the Florey through
• open and collaborative communication that promotes positive and respectful relationships
• fostering and supporting innovation within the team and broader Institute teams

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

The role attracts an annual salary offer of $126,238 (Professional Staff Level 9), commensurate with experience.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field; and/or
• Extensive HR experience at a senior level;
• Strong capabilities in decision making, influencing and stakeholder management;
• High attention to detail
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act
• Solid Case Management experience across a broad variety of issues
• Strong experience in coaching and conflict resolution;
• Ability to align HR practices with organisational strategy;
• Proven experience in high level consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience establishing priorities and delivering results to meet prescribed deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to apply independent thinking to solve complex problems;
• Works with a considerable degree of autonomy;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships. 

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Sunday 6th April. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. You may also be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.  https://florey.edu.au/our-research/impact/

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.

The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays.

Learn more about working at the Florey at https://florey.edu.au/careers-and-study/working-at-the-florey/

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.