People & Culture Advisor

Join one of Australia’s leading healthcare providers as a dynamic People and Culture Advisor, driving impactful HR support and stakeholder engagement.

At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. 

Opal HealthCare is Australia’s largest private aged care provider, with 138 Care Communities across five states and a national team of over 20,000 dedicated professionals, we're changing lives every day. Our commitment to innovation drives us to pioneer new solutions, reshaping the way we care for our residents.

What We Offer:

At Opal HealthCare, we're all about creating a nurturing work environment that encourages innovation, growth, and camaraderie. Here's what you'll enjoy:

• Fun & Inclusive Team: Join a diverse and professional team united by our purpose to bring joy to those we care for
• Professional Growth: Join a supportive and collaborative team, where your career development is a priority. We offer opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement
• Inspiring Leadership: Engaged leaders who support and champion your growth
• Learning Culture: Commitment to your development and ongoing education
• Great Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to enhance your capabilities
• Purpose-Driven: Be part of shaping the future of aged care and improving lives

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior People Advisor to join our team, based at our Burnley, VIC home office. This role will support a portfolio of care communities across Victoria, providing expert HR guidance and ensuring best-practice people solutions. There is a requirement to visit sites from time to time, working closely with operational leaders to drive engagement, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR advice and support to care community leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies.
• Partner with managers to implement people strategies that align with Opal Healthcare’s culture and business objectives.
• Assist in workforce planning, retention strategies, and leadership development initiatives.
• Support the implementation of employee engagement and well-being programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Investigate and resolve workplace matters, promoting a positive and fair workplace culture.
• Work closely with the broader People & Culture team on key HR projects and initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role, ideally within healthcare, aged care, or a similar multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, and best-practice HR principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally, balancing priorities across multiple sites.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to drive positive workplace outcomes.
• Willingness to travel to care communities as required.

If you’re passionate about HR, thrive in a busy environment, and are ready take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certificate via Opal HealthCare’s police check system.