#533890 Human Resources Consultant

Human Resources Department

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed-Term Part-Time/Full Time

Looking to apply your Human Resources knowledge in a Public Hospital setting?

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional with strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.

• Fixed-Term (11 months, relief until February 2026).
• Part-Time (32 hours per week) with Full-Time hours considered.  
• Salary Classification: Health Services Manager Level 1
• Remuneration: $41.14-$54.74 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

THE ROLE:

The Human Resources (HR) Consultant will provide advice on HR matters by partnering and consulting with leaders and employees to ensure a high-level HR service delivery across the Hospital. The HR Consultant will develop and deliver on HR priorities and ensure that HR initiatives such as performance management, recruitment and employee engagement agendas are aligned with the compliance framework. The HR Consultant is responsible for ensuring the day-to day transactional processes and procedures are efficient and adapt in a changing environment.

To learn more about our services, clinics and community please view here!

DUTIES:

• Partner with WH&S on safety matters.
• Coordinate Senior Medical Recruitment.
• Conduct complex workplace investigations.
• Manage recruitment, selection and appointment activities and contract variations.
• Build and maintain effective business partnerships with Leaders and the Executive team.
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and programs for managers and employees.
• Provide coaching and mentoring services to leaders to assist them in developing the competency and skills to effectively manage their own staffing accountabilities.

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or related area.
• Strong report writing skills as well as excellent verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating transactional HR processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and exercise initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers through highly developed interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Sound understanding of employee relations and industrial relations and demonstrated ability to manage HR operational activities.
• Proven capacity to determine the most appropriate and sound HR solutions to a given problem to improve productivity and effectiveness in organisational performance.

Applicants with transferable experience within public health may be considered for appointment to this position within the Health Services Manager Level 2 classification. 

For further information please contact Tamara Metcalfe, Human Resources Manager (Acting) on (02) 40144742 or Tamara.Metcalfe@calvarymater.org.au 

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights and criminal history check to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.