Garden Village is a premier Aged Care, community service, and retirement living provider located in the coastal hub of Port Macquarie. We’ve been supporting our community for over 45 years and are recognised as an industry leader.
We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and support our people function. This role is about more than policies and processes - it’s about creating a workplace where our people thrive while ensuring the organisation runs smoothly. You’ll be hands-on, strategic, and a trusted advisor to leadership, helping to shape our culture and drive performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Leadership – Align HR practices with business goals, ensuring they’re practical and add value.
2. Employee Relations – Be the go-to person for fair, balanced, and commercially sound advice on people matters.
3. Talent Acquisition & Retention – Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts, making sure we attract and keep great people.
4. Performance & Development – Drive performance conversations, training programs, and career development initiatives.
5. HR Compliance & Risk Management – Keep us on the right side of employment law, while ensuring policies are fit-for-purpose.
6. Workplace Culture & Engagement – Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
7. HR Operations & Reporting – Oversee contracts, HR systems, policies, and key people metrics.
As we are entering a growth phase, experience in change management and partnerships will also be highly desirable.
What You’ll Bring
These aren’t just boxes to tick - they’re the qualities that make you great at what you do:
1. Commercially Minded – You know that great HR balances people and business outcomes.
2. Practical Problem Solver – You cut through complexity and find workable solutions.
3. Strong Communicator – You’re clear, approachable, and able to have tough conversations when needed.
4. People-Centric – You genuinely care about employees and their experience at work.
5. Resilient & Adaptable – You stay steady under pressure and adjust as business needs evolve.
6. Attention to Detail – You catch the small stuff, ensuring policies and processes run smoothly.
7. Tech-Savvy – Comfortable using HR systems and data to drive decisions.
The Essentials
1. Proven experience in an HR leadership role (HR Manager, HRBP, or similar).
2. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
3. Experience supporting leaders with people management, performance, and culture-building.
4. Ability to balance strategy with day-to-day HR operations.
5. Experience in the aged care industry is a plus – understanding of workforce challenges, compliance, and people needs in the sector will be highly valued.
Why Work With Us
1. Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to $17K tax-free through salary packaging.
2. Be part of a supportive team where your contributions truly make a difference.
3. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while helping shape the organisation’s future.
4. Work with strong, supportive leadership that values your growth and professional development.
This is a role where you’ll have real impact - if you love making HR practical, strategic, and people-focused, let’s chat.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you - or someone in your network - I’d love to have a conversation.
Kath Harris –
0422 841 203
Referrals are welcome and greatly appreciated.
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