People & Culture Business Partner

About Warrigal  

At Warrigal, our vision is simple yet profound: to create a world where older people feel known, loved, and connected.  Our values – Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Compassion - guide our approach and purpose—Enabling older people live their best lives on their terms.  We’re dedicated to providing dignity, community, and belonging to all older people.   

 We believe in creating joyful experiences, lasting memories, and a society that celebrates aging. Every team member at Warrigal contributes to this legacy, ensuring it continues to inspire generations to come.  

The opportunity  

As a People & Culture Business Partner at Warrigal, you’ll play a key role in shaping our people strategy and supporting leaders to build strong, engaged and high-performing teams. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you’ll bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a practical approach to complex people matters, helping balance business priorities with the needs of our people. 

You’ll provide trusted advice across employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, workforce planning and organisational development. With the confidence to challenge thinking, influence decisions and navigate sensitive issues, you’ll help leaders build capability, manage risk and create positive outcomes for their teams. 

Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll contribute to initiatives that strengthen our culture, improve employee engagement and bring Warrigal’s values and the Warrigal Way to life. You’ll be a trusted partner who helps leaders see the bigger picture while providing clear, considered advice they can put into practice. 

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who can think strategically, influence at all levels and build strong, trusted relationships. You’ll bring sound judgement, a practical approach and a genuine commitment to supporting our people and the leaders who lead them. 

This role is based on site at our Head Office in Oak Flats. 

The benefits | Recognising the difference you make 

• Competitive remuneration + packaging benefits + super 
• Full time position | 38 hours | RDO accrual  
• Opportunity for professional and career development 
• Maximise your take home pay with Not-for-Profit salary packaging - Increase your wage, pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you 
• Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport 
• 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app 

The requirements | What it takes to do this work   

• Degree/ Qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology or a related field, with at least five years’ experience in a similar role. 
• Demonstrated experience across a broad range of HR functions. 
• Ability to interpret and apply employment legislation and provide sound HR advice. 
• Experience in industrial and employee relations, including grievances, investigations, performance management, employee counselling and advising managers on staffing issues. 
• Ability to build effective workplace relationships and develop practical solutions to HR challenges. 
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills. 
• Ability to deliver client-focused HR services, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. 
• Commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement. 

What our people love about working here                        

We support our older people to feel known, loved and connected. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness, and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. 

Who we are | A community who cares  

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.   

Create a meaningful legacy   

At Warrigal, you’re not just doing care work. You’re shaping a society that respects and celebrates ageing, connects families, and frees up their time to create treasured, lasting memories. You’re creating a culture of kindness, compassion and understanding, that can be passed down to future generations. Let this be your legacy. 

JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE 

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.   

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.    

At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.    

Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.  

Have a question about the role? Contact vacancy@warrigal.com.au and our team will be happy to help. Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email.  

If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references. 

Attachments:
- P&C Business Partner PD.pdf