HR/ER Business Partner

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources this position plays a critical role in supporting the Hester Hornbrook Academy an entity of the Melbourne City Mission Group. The position provides high-quality HR and ER leadership and to the Hester Hornbrook Academy team and Executive Principle to build strategic workforce capacity. This role will partner with senior leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of Hester Hornbrook Academy.  The successful applicant will offer thought leadership regarding organisational and people-related strategy and execution. The role will support, mentor and coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary issues and investigations.

The Business Partner will provide whole of school focused, people leadership and  practical interpretation of employment legislation, participate in EBA negotiations and provide tailored advice specific to an educational environment

About you

We are seeking someone with:

• Demonstrated experience of employee relations and change management to support, mentor and coach the Hester Hornbrook Executive and Senior Leadership Teams through performance management and investigations
• Demonstrated ability to set and aligns the workforce talent strategy with the Hester Hornbrook Strategic Plan and Master Plan for Growth
• Practical working knowledge of employment legislation, Award and Agreement interpretation
• Experience supporting enterprise agreement negotiations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide data and strategic insights  
• Proven ability to grow leadership capability and confidence to enable effective people management in a growing organisational environment.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• MCM is a Diversity Council of Australia recognised Inclusive Employer
• Attractive salary Packaging benefits
• High performing environment with a culture of continuous improvement
• Rewards Gateway - Reward, Recognition and Employee Discounts (Bravo!)

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR or a related discipline and/or relevant professional employee/industrial relations experience in an equivalent role.
• Substantial employee relations experience including case management, investigations, EBA negotiations and representing employers at commissions for industrial relations matters.
• Substantial generalist HR knowledge and experience in providing advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation as it interacts with workforce management and employee relations.
• Change management and project management capability as it relates to leading and influencing the people impacts of change.
• The ability to translate and implement organisational strategies and initiatives across a multi camps educational environment.

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: Wednesday 6 November 2024, however, may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  To apply, please include your current resume and cover letter.

Please note this role commences 20 January 2025.

About MCM and Hester Hornbrook Academy 

Melbourne City Mission (MCM), Hester Hornbrook Academy and MCM Housing – together MCM Group, are leaders and innovators in the provision of services and education to young people. The MCM Group  supports thousands of Victorian people and communities to overcome barriers and disrupt disadvantage to live their life, their way. The MCM Group  is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. The MCM Group embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Education, Early Years, Disability, Homelessness and Palliative Care.

Our commitment to Diversity

The MCM Group,  embraces differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

Our commitment to Safety

The MCM Group is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards as they exist in an educational setting.