Employer said it implemented a quarterly review system, which revealed that there was no need for an HR-style role that the manager was previously doing
An office manager challenged the employer's argument that she resigned, contending the employer made her position redundant during parental leave and offered a demotion requiring front desk work and hearing aid processing.
The worker argued the employer decided the HR role was no longer needed, failed to consult about redundancy or business sale, and paid out accrued entitlements, indicating employment ended.
The employer maintained it offered an available position nearest in status and pay to her pre-parental leave position, sought to accommodate the reduced hours request, and the worker declined the offer, meaning employment ended at her initiative.
The worker commenced employment with the employer in March 2016 as a health care administrator coordinator.
In August 2019, she was appointed to the office manager position, with duties including administration supervision and performance management, administrative operations management, staff relations and workplace wellbeing, including mentoring and conflict resolution, and maintaining administration policies and procedures.
The worker embarked on parental leave in mid-May 2023. In April 2024, she requested an extension until February 2025. The employer agreed. On 16 December 2024, the worker sent an email stating she planned to return...
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