At Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, we focus on improving the health and wellbeing of the people who live and work in Sydney, from East to South and the Inner West. Primary health refers to the healthcare provided in the community, such as a local doctor, pharmacist or psychologist. We provide support and training to these health professionals. We help them to connect community members to other services so that everyone involved in a person’s care can know how best to look after their health.

PHNs are not-for-profit organisations. We receive money from the government to provide health services that are right for the people in this area. We also work with hospitals, specialists, aged care facilities and others to improve people’s experience when needing healthcare. We work to make it easier for people to get the best care and support when and where they need it to achieve our vision of healthy and thriving communities.

CESPHN values inclusivity and diversity and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, empowerment, and accessibility that values the unique contributions of all staff. Our vision is to create an inclusive and functional workplace that values and supports employees living with disability, ensuring that all employees have the resources, flexibilities, and accommodations they need to thrive at CESPHN.

The salary range for this role is $84,050 - $91,840 per annum and is negotiable based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Successful candidates will require a compatible smartphone for Multi-Factor Authentication to securely access CESPHN systems.

The People and Culture Advisor will support the People and Culture Manager and People & Culture Business Partner in all generalist People and Culture activities through support and provision of advice on policies, processes and industry best practice, ensuring the most effective utilisation of human resources for the purpose of achieving CESPHNs strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, advertising, screening to short list, interview coordination and communicate effectively with applicants, consultants and hiring managers
• Prepare new starter packs, employment contracts, contract variations and all other communication associated with the employment lifecycle
• Co-ordinate exit interviews and associated termination processes
• Ensure all new employees are effectively onboarded including the completion of online learning
• Provide support for the People & Culture team to provide accurate, timely and quality advice, information and guidance to line managers and staff in relation to employee relations, policy interpretations, organisational change and development, and other People and Culture related issues. 
• Build effective and meaningful relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance to support understanding and ensure effective communication of HR best practice.  Remain a positive role model that demonstrates the CESPHN values.
• Work with the People and Culture Manager to identify training needs and schedule training programs.
• Assist People and Culture Manager in co ordinating and assigning on line learning and development programs including supporting on co ordinating a learning calendar.
• Support with the implementation of People & Culture strategies, in line with CESPHN strategic goals.
• Responsible for the curation and promotion on Teams channel of the Learning Management System (Go1)
• Schedule and conduct exit interviews and to support turnover data analysis and identify trends.
• Support on coordination of staff surveys utilising Culture Amp, and creating surveys
• Act as the Data Steward for HR systems, maintaining quality, integrity and safety of the data. Maintain and update personnel records in the HR Information System (HRIS) in compliance with related legislative requirements. 
• Assist with coordinating Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) programs and practices and ensure compliance with associated safety legislative requirements. 
• Process updates from CESPHN’s regulatory and policy software to ensure the HR component of the CESPHN obligations register is kept updated.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and 1- 2 years’ experience in a HR / recruitment role. 
• Knowledge and application of relevant workplace legislation including; Fair Work Act, Privacy Act, WHS Act(s), Workplace Surveillance Act, and NES to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory compliance. 
• Recruitment experience, including end to end candidate management
• Ability to support in the development of in-house training for employees 
• Proven ability to influence, network, counsel and mediate, using problem solving and negotiation skills, whilst maintaining confidentiality. 
• Sound organisational skills with proven ability to work autonomously as well as effectively as a team member. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of office-based computing applications, e.g. Excel, Word, Office, PowerPoint etc. 
• Proven high level written, verbal and electronic communication skills, and ability to successfully manage communications across a decentralised organisation. 

Why work at Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network?

The impact you want

We all want to make a difference, and there are so many ways to do that in the healthcare sector. At Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN), purpose and impact feel a bit different from frontline roles.

Our people tell us that, here, it’s less about putting out fires and more about shaping the foundations for a healthier future. Here, you’ll engage with the big picture issues. You’ll plan ahead for the changing needs of our incredibly diverse communities. You’ll connect the pieces of the puzzle, and help improve healthcare, one step at a time. With every connection, every partnership and every strategy, you’ll enable sustainable, thriving communities, for today and tomorrow.

This kind of work takes time, effort and patience! But make no mistake - your impact at CESPHN is significant. Our size (we’re just over 100 people), our flat structure and our open culture mean you’ll never be just one of many. You’ll make a direct contribution every day, shaping, innovating and improving, and you’ll feel valued for all you achieve. Working with us should also positively impact your career. Collaborating with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum, you’ll get incredible exposure, and develop knowledge and skills that help you grow for the future. So whether you choose to stay with us long-term, or branch out onto a new path, here at CESPHN, you’ll set yourself up for a truly impactful career.

The support you need

At CESPHN, we believe that real impact doesn’t need to come at the expense of your wellbeing. Quite the opposite. The work we do takes sustained and consistent effort, and fresh, innovative thinking. That’s why we work hard to ensure you get the right balance and support for work and life. Our people say that working here feels like a breath of fresh air. Because as much as possible, you’re supported to work in alignment with your natural rhythm and at a pace that sustains, not one that crashes and burns. So, join us and flex your start and finish times, log in from your home office up to three days per week and use your laptop’s built-in wi-fi whenever your local coffee shop or quiet park bench calls!

Join us and find a team where you’re treated like a human being. Find the space you crave and the flexibility you need to bring your best self to work.

The team you deserve

Our approach is simple: We look out for each other so that everyone can thrive. That’s why we’re working hard to create a culture where you can feel comfortable to be yourself, and where you’ll be supported to produce your best work. We’re all proudly different – different backgrounds, home lives, experiences, perspectives – and we respect and celebrate those differences. We value the unique contributions of all our team members.

We work hard, and we do it with a shared sense of purpose and a strong willingness to collaborate, connect and solve problems together. It’s not all about handing out medals here. At heart, it’s about working together and winning as a team.

Join us, and you’ll find:

• Approachable and supportive leaders who genuinely value your input and want to see you grow

• A multicultural workforce that fosters a culture of respect, empowerment, and accessibility

• Empathetic, smart, capable humans who care as much as you do about community health and each other

• The trust and respect to run with projects, to challenge and question and share new perspectives.