Work in an environment that offers: 

• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies


• A professional and enjoyable working environment


• Full-time permanent position with a leader in regional healthcare

The Position

Position Title: Director - People and Culture
Classification: Dependent upon experience

Hours per fortnight: 76 
Employment Status: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Policies and Procedures - Develop, promote & manage across the division


• Industrial Relations - Oversee the implementation of the industrial relation framework across the service


• Advisory Services - Provide leadership, guidance & coaching to the Advisory Team


• Change Management - Collaborate with key stakeholders to plan & implement organisational change


• Team Management - Operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Advisory Team

Key Requirements:

•  Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams 


•  Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field and/or relevant experience 


•  Demonstrated experience to develop and maintain effective business relationships 


•  Extensive experience in strategic and operational human resource management 

Bendigo Health

Our 700 bed state-of-the-art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 4500 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Our teams are friendly and we offer a supportive working environment for career progression. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff.

The Team

The People and Culture Division supports managers, staff and volunteers working at Bendigo Health through a range of services including workforce planning, resourcing strategies, employee relations, industrial relations, learning and development and workplace health and safety. Payroll and salary packaging also report into this division, providing seamless service for staff from on-boarding and contract development to applying contracts and ensuring staff get the right remuneration.

The staff in the Division of People and Culture provide support and advice in line with our strategic goals and objectives of empowering our people and providing a positive work environment for staff and volunteers where they feel valued, safe and supported to work together in delivering excellent care and services.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

For further information on the position please refer to the position description available on our website www.bendigohealth.org.au. Applications are to be submitted online.