Senior People & Culture Business Partner

About this role

The Senior People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner is responsible for providing a diverse range of strategic and operational HR advice to support designated client groups. The role will provide a single point of service for HR advice including workforce planning, change management, performance management and the resolution of complex, sensitive, or contentious workplace issues.

Using a business partnership model, this role will manage a portfolio of internal client groups, providing strategic and operational advice to senior leaders and staff on complex people matters. It will focus on building capability and delivering tailored solutions aligned with organisational priorities, while ensuring compliance with relevant government policy, legislation, industrial awards, and departmental policies.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Sound understanding of relevant VPS HR legislation, policy frameworks and workplace agreements
• Experience in case managing a range of human resource issues, with extensive knowledge of employee relations management and of contemporary developments in human resource management including the successful delivery of outcomes in complex and/or changing business environments
• Experience as a trusted advisor and demonstrated ability to build credible relationships that influences change and enhance manager capability in HR and people management.
• Adept at managing competing priorities and demands of a diverse range of stakeholders, grasping complex business issues and using sound judgement in recommending effective approaches.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 10 months (with the possibility for extension). The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.  

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.