Benefits:

• An over award salary package including "Not for Profit" Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to$18,500pa)
• Annual Leave 5 weeks
• Rewarding career pathways with opportunities for future growth
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
  available
• Flexible hybrid work model work from home & in office as negotiated – You will be full-time in office for the duration of your training
• Become part of a welcoming, high performing and impactful team

Kirinari are seeking a Senior Workforce Specialist (Health & Wellbeing) to join our Human Resources team. In this role you will support our team to promote wellbeing strategies, support injured staff to return to duties, and also assist with employee relations and general HR functions. This opportunity is ideal for someone with demonstrated experience supporting staff on their return to work journey while driving positive business outcomes.

Candidates with experience in employee wellbeing, employee relations and operations are highly regarded.

Kirinari is a highly reputable and respected Human Services organisation providing essential care and high-quality support that enrich the lives of our customers. Kirinari employ over 1300 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.

About the Position:

This position is full-time permanent position located at our Lavington office to commence as soon as practicable.

Our Senior Workforce Specialist (Health & Wellbeing) will enjoy the challenges and development opportunities presented by the exposure they receive to a variety of tasks under the Human Resources banner, allowing them to grow their skill set and progress their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the balanced health and wellbeing of all Kirinari staff
• Assist employees on their return to work journey
• Support the Employee Relations Specialist with industrial matters as required
• Communicate and liaise with external stakeholders
• Collaborate and create connection with cross-functional teams, including operations and management to promote a positive, inclusive culture
• Maintain confidential employee records and prepare relevant reports
• Assist in the administration of HR tasks including recruitment, onboarding, documentation and compliance tracking
• Support and mediate employee relations issues with respect, including conflict resolution, grievances, and workplace investigations

About You:

• Proven experience in employee wellbeing, employee engagement or similar HR role
• In-depth understanding of employee wellbeing frameworks, mental health and workplace wellness
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, conflict management and performance management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathetic, proactive and skilled at building relationships and trust across all staff levels
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Experience in operations or an operational environment is highly regarded
• Curious, intuitive, resilient and agile
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Come Join Us!

To join our high performing team, please click Apply Now to submit your application. A resume and cover letter are required as part of your application.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, August 13th 2025. 

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us