People and Performance Business Partner

About this role

• Footscray, Dandenong or Bendigo location; flexible, hybrid work arrangement
• 12 month contract
• Progressive team that values collaboration, innovation and impact
• Applications close 2 June 2025

About Us

We are the public trustee of Victoria, supporting those unable to manage their own affairs, often the State's most vulnerable - due to disability, illness, or injury. With a unique blend of for-purpose and commercial culture, we deliver vital financial and legal services such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trustee and Executor Services, and Financial Administration, helping Victorians protect and grow their financial wellbeing.

Learn more at www.statetrustees.com.au

About the Role

As a true strategic partner, you'll work closely with business leaders to align people strategies with operational needs, covering everything from workforce planning and performance enablement to culture-building and capability development. You'll also lead recruitment strategies that ensure we have the right talent, provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, and play an active role in enterprise agreement negotiations and organisational change.

Ideal role for a people-focused HR professional who thrives on collaboration, influence, and strategic thinking.

What you'll be doing

• Advise and coach leaders on workforce strategy, performance, and change
• Manage complex ER matters and support a fair, respectful workplace
• Drive culture, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• End-to-end talent acquisition and build future-ready talent pipelines
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decisions
• Support policy development, enterprise agreement application and projects

Skills & Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or equivalent experience
• Solid experience as a HR Business Partner
• Strong employee relations expertise, with knowledge of employment law and enterprise agreements
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, coaching, and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills with proactive, people-first mindset
• Willingness to pitch in and support other areas of HR when needed

 Employee Benefits

• One-off work-from-home set up payment
• Career development
• Health and well-being programs
• Flexible working conditions
• Education assistance
• Purchased leave
• Employee assistance program
• Reward and recognition program
• Free Will preparation
• Retailer discounts
• Charitable workplace giving
• Employee social club

Most importantly, you will be part of an organisation that works collaboratively to improve the lives of Victorians.

Our Culture

For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion- we are here, we work together, and we bring our best.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to commence the application process. Please include a cover letter and resume.

We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.