People and Culture Advisor - Westhaven Location: Dubbo preferred, Orange or Bathurst considered - Hybrid role About Westhaven Ltd Join Westhaven, a dedicated NDIS provider committed to diversity and social justice. Our Vision is simple: Live how you choose. We live by our Core Values: C.H.O.I.C.E. The Role: Your Expertise We need an expert in Employment and Industrial Relations to be the primary advisor and coach to our managers. This autonomous role requires deep technical skill to manage complex employee matters, ensure legal compliance, and lead policy improvement. Key Focus Areas: ER/IR Management: Resolve complex employee disputes, conflict, and disciplinary matters. Policy & Governance: Develop and improve HR policies and procedures Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment law, the SCHADS Award, and NDIS standards. Strategic Support: Drive key organisational change projects. What You'll Bring You must have deep, current knowledge of Australian employment law and proven experience managing complex ER/IR cases. Advanced problem-solving and highly professional communication skills are essential. Mandatory Compliance: NSW Driver’s Licence, current WWCC, and NDISWC. Salary & Benefits (Level 6 SCHADS) Competitive Salary: Level 6 SCHADS Award 12% Super. Outstanding Tax Savings: Salary Packaging up to $15,900 and a Meal/Entertainment Card up to $2,650 (all pro-rata). Wellbeing Perks: Access to Fitness Passport and exclusive employee discounts. How to Apply We strongly encourage diversity. Please submit your CV and a maximum one (1) page cover letter that directly addresses the two questions below: ER/IR Resolution: Summarise your approach to resolving a complex employee dispute (e.g., formal grievance or unfair dismissal risk). What was the SCHADS Award/legislation you applied, and what was the outcome? NDIS Policy: When reviewing a core HR policy (e.g., Performance Management), how do you ensure it is not only legally sound but also actively reinforces the NDIS Workforce Capability Framework principles? Connect with Us: For more information or confidential enquiries please email People and Culture Manager, Ekta Shrestha at ekta.shrestha@westhaven.org.au Applications close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications and will close at 9am 24th November or prior, if a suitable candidate is found. Link to Position Description
