Head of People and Culture Business Partners

About ForHealthAt ForHealth, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to all Australians. With over 120+ medical centres and a network of 2,000+ independent health practitioners, we are proud to deliver more than 8 million patient consultations each year. We are a values-led organisation that champions innovation, teamwork, and excellence in patient care. When you join ForHealth, you’re joining a team that's “In it together” and genuinely passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced, people-first leader to join us as Head of People Partnering. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead our national team of People & Culture Business Partners and act as the senior People partner to our state leadership teams across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.You will help leaders solve business challenges through practical, compliant people solutions, with a focus on culture, capability, compliance, cost, and the way we operate. You will work closely with our Centres of Excellence (our specialist People teams), State Operations and the Executive Leadership Team to deliver People services that are joined up and consistent.This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable leading a team, advising senior leaders and getting hands-on with employee and industrial relations matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading People Partnering NationallyLead, coach and mentor our team of People & Culture Business Partners, setting the team’s annual plan and ways of working while supporting their developmentAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and lead People support for organisational change and restructuresLead the annual remuneration review and the review of our short-term incentive (bonus) plansPrepare and submit our annual Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reportLead national people initiatives, including employee wellbeing, culture and engagement programsManage complex escalations, working with Legal and our Centres of ExcellenceOwn our people policies, procedures and forms, keeping them current and compliantManage key external providers, including our employer association, workplace investigation and employee assistance partnersPartnering with Victoria, South Australia and TasmaniaProvide expert employee and industrial relations advice, including performance and conduct management, workplace investigations, union meetings and review of key documentsPartner with our state leaders and state leadership teams through regular meetings and updatesBuild leadership capability through our leadership development program, forums and workshops, and our 9-box talent frameworkRun our half-yearly performance review cyclesOversee compliance checks for our clinical workforce, including Working with Children Checks, police checks and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registrationLead recruitment for senior rolesRun our monthly and annual recognition programs, including values and length-of-service awardsReview and approve people-related requests and changesResolve pay queries, including award classification and remuneration disputesProduce regular employee-related reports for operations and leadershipAbout YouYou are an experienced People & Culture leader who is passionate about people and purpose. You bring:A bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or a related fieldAt least 5 years’ experience as a People & Culture Business Partner, or at least 3 years as a Senior Business Partner, People & Culture Manager or equivalentExperience leading a People & Culture team and delivering value through its workStrong employee and industrial relations skills, including managing performance and conduct matters, investigations and union engagementA solid understanding of employment legislation, awards and compliance requirementsCommercial awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to provide practical advice in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentProven skills in change management and facilitating training and workshopsExcellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build trust with people at every levelA genuine interest in coaching and developing others, both in your team and across the businessA collaborative style that reflects our values, the “10 things that make us tick”Experience in healthcare or another multi-site workforce is highly regardedWhy Join Us?At ForHealth, our people are our lifeblood. We support, invest in, and grow our teams. In addition to a supportive working environment, you will enjoy:Being part of a purpose-driven organisation improving healthcare access across AustraliaHybrid work culture – days in our South Yarra / Leichhardt office, with days working from homeAccess to a range of retail discounts, including salary packaging via a novated lease program20% off dental treatments for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 confidential supportFitness Passport – access to discounted gym memberships for you and your familyPrivate health insurance discountsThe chance to lead meaningful change in a national People functionThe successful candidate will be part of an outstanding work environment in a purpose and values-driven organisation that invests in its people through training and development and career progression opportunities.How to ApplyIf you want to be part of this first-class team and join the mission to help build a healthier Australia, apply now.ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry, disability, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisational culture which aims to eliminate behaviours that are unlawful and not in line with the 10 things that make us tick (our Values).