Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight For further information about this role, Please contact Lisa Pickering, Director, People and Culture on mobile: 0430 674 007 or via email lpickering@mdhs.vic.gov.au. Embrace this rare opportunity with MDHS as our first Senior Workforce Business Partner (Talent Acquisition). This is a key opportunity to shape the future of People & Culture across a progressive, community‑focused rural health service. You’ll contribute to health service strategy, partner with senior leaders, and drive meaningful change that strengthens the care we deliver every day. If you’re seeking a role with purpose, influence and genuine scope to make an impact, you’ll find it here. In this role, you will: act as a trusted advisor to leaders across our multi‑site health service deliver contemporary, best‑practice HR support across performance management, conflict resolution, talent retention and workforce planning manage the talent acquisition services for the health service ensuring efficient filling of positions, identifying talent for roles and your ideas for a solid talent pipeline; lead People & Culture processes, champion evidence‑based decision‑making, and ensure our workforce strategies are proactive, future‑focused and aligned with MDHS’ strategic direction help shape a culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement and high performance Take ownership for talent acquisition activity ensuring we have the right people in the right roles at the right time. You’ll also contribute to end‑to‑end ER/IR cases as required, and build strong, constructive relationships with unions and external stakeholders. You will also deputise for the Director, People & Culture when required—offering valuable exposure to health leadership. If you’re an experienced HR generalist with strong talent acquisition experience delivering timely results, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence in a complex environment, we’d love to hear from you. Why join us? Join a values‑driven organisation that celebrates diversity, champions inclusion and is committed to delivering exceptional care to its community. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—step into a role where you can truly make your mark. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace , where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce. If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply Applicants must include the following: Resume Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description is available under ‘Related Documents’ in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description. The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne. MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.
