This is not a transactional HR role. It is one of the most consequential positions in regional aged care.
The Opportunity
At Carinya Lodge Homes Inc., our people are the care. A trusted not-for-profit aged care provider in regional Victoria with 60 residential beds and 50 independent living. We are a close-knit community where every staff member is known by name and where the work of the People & Culture Manager is felt by every resident, every family, and every colleague, every single day.
We are looking for a people leader who understands that workforce strategy is care strategy and who has the skills, the character, and the genuine commitment to bring the best out of a dedicated team in one of the most regulated and meaningful sectors in Australia.
The role
Reporting directly to the CEO as part of the Corporate Services leadership team, you will be the sole accountable officer for all people and workforce matters. This is a hands-on, high-impact generalist position with direct Board visibility.
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Workforce planning — headcount, care minutes compliance, and reducing agency reliance
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P&C reporting — quarterly papers to the People & Culture Committee and Board
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Award & remuneration compliance — Aged Care Award 2010, Fair Work Act 2009, FY26–27 wage modelling
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Mandatory training register — owning ACQSC audit evidence under the Strengthened Quality Standard
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Work health & safety — incident register, workers compensation, LTIFR reporting
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Staff engagement — engagement surveys, EAP, culture action plans
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Recruitment — end-to-end, including onboarding framework and worker screening
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or equivalent. AHRI membership desirable
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a human resources management in aged care, health, disability or a regulated sector
- Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Award 2010, Nurses Award 2020 and Fair Work Act 2009
- Familiarity with the Aged Care Act 2024 and Strengthened Quality Standards (or the commitment to develop it rapidly)
- WHS experience including WorkSafe Victoria obligations
- Confidence presenting data-driven papers to Board-level committees
- Understanding of regional workforce dynamics — you build genuine relationships
- Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or equivalent. AHRI membership desirable
Mandatory Screening requirements
- Aged Care Worker Check
- National Police Check
- Annual Influenza Vaccine
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