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Ryman Healthcare

Senior People and Culture Business Partner

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Ryman Healthcare
Provides retirement living, aged care, and healthcare services across New Zealand and Australia.
Senior HR partner supporting leaders in aged care, driving HR strategy and operations.
9d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nursing & Care
Construction
Villages
Architecture & Design
Sales
Office
Technology
Recruitment Process
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Construction
Design
Finance
People (Human Resources)
Technology
Sales
Marketing
Role
What you would be doing
policy advice
process improvement
data analysis
reporting
project delivery
team supervision
  • Partner with senior operations stakeholders to provide accurate, timely, and complex advice, including the interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements and internal policies to resolve workplace matters
  • Support managers in the development and execution of a broad range of workforce strategies and HR processes, including induction, performance and behaviour management, leadership development, succession planning, and the resolution of grievances and disputes
  • Act as a deputy to the People & Culture Manager, with responsibility for supervising, mentoring, and coaching a small team
  • Share knowledge, skills, and expertise within the team to strengthen internal employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) capability
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline and enhance HR systems, workflows, and documentation
  • Analyse workforce data and trends to produce monthly reports, and partner with managers to develop and implement action plans in response to key findings
  • Lead and deliver workplace initiatives and projects that align with the Operational Plan and broader People Strategy
  • Lead the Policies and Procedures Improvement Project, collaborating with international counterparts to ensure consistency, alignment, and standardisation across regions
What you bring
hr qualification
employment law
strategic hr
business partnering
people culture
aged care
  • You bring excellent analytical, interpretive, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills
  • You are confident providing consultation and strategic HR advice to business leaders, including coaching and developing leadership capability in people management best practices
  • You hold a tertiary qualification in Human Resources and/or have equivalent industry experience in a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
  • You have sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
  • You have extensive People and Culture experience within the aged care and/or retirement living sector
  • You have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • You have extensive People and Culture business partnering experience, where you have influenced and executed initiatives to enhance the workplace and empower leaders to embed and maintain change
  • You have proven experience in implementing strategic HR projects and initiatives that drive organisational performance and employee engagement
  • You have a proven track record of successfully managing and resolving complex employment relations matters with sound judgement and professionalism
Benefits
  • Social club events, social drinks and bring your dog to work Fridays!
  • Convenient location, just two minutes from Flinders Street Station
  • Access to over 40 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
  • Opportunity to add to your professional skills
  • Additional wellbeing leave and ability to purchase extra annual leave
  • Company recognition and reward programme
  • Enjoy free fruit and Yarra River views from our modern Southbank office
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1984
Company Origins
Established in 1984 as a pioneer in retirement living and aged care.
40+ Villages
Extensive Network
Operates over 40 retirement villages across New Zealand and Australia.
Strong Growth
Financial Performance
Reports consistent growth in revenue and resident satisfaction.
  • Quickly becoming a leader in retirement living and aged care.
  • Specializes in modern, purpose-built facilities.
  • Offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized dementia care.
  • Pioneered the 'Life's a Journey' philosophy, emphasizing vibrant lifestyles in supportive communities.
  • Incorporates beautiful gardens, recreational spaces, and integrated healthcare services.
  • Continues to innovate with plans to expand its village network and enhance healthcare offerings.
  • Known for unique design approach and in-house construction teams ensuring high-quality village design.
Culture + Values
  • Kindness and care: Kindness is in our DNA; it underpins everything we do
  • Strong teams: We build positive, trusting teams who work together as one
  • Resilience and composure: We keep going, despite the bumps in the road
  • Strive for excellence: We innovate and work hard to earn our success
  • Communication: We use simple, clear language that gets straight to the point
  • Lead and empower: We lead others with kindness, clarity and support
Environment + Sustainability
42% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 with a base year of 2021.
2050 Net-Zero
Long-Term Commitment
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of broader sustainability goals.
75.5% Suppliers
Science-Based Targets
Engaging suppliers to ensure 75.5% of them (by spend) have science-based targets by 2028.
75% Emission Cut
Using Engineered Timber
New builds using cross-laminated timber (CLT) will reduce structural emissions by up to 75%.
  • Validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in March 2024
  • 2024 reported ~4.318 M kg CO₂e (Scope 1), ~8.234 M kg CO₂e (Scope 2), ~1.418 M kg CO₂e (Scope 3 business travel)
  • On‑track to achieve 100 % electricity from renewables in NZ via Papareireiā Solar Farm (completion mid‑2025)
  • 2024: completed 86 % of climate‑risk disclosure roadmap actions
Inclusion & Diversity
5,600+ Trained
Dementia Awareness Training
Over 5,600 team members across New Zealand and Australia have completed dementia awareness training.
  • Taha Māori Strategic Plan completed in 2024 per NZ Ministry of Health standards
  • ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Plan submitted to Reconciliation Australia
  • Gender split among staff: [not publicly disclosed]
  • No publicly available gender‑specific targets or results
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