HR Business Partner – People & Culture

Are you a strategic HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic not-for-profit organisation? This is your opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence organisational direction, and shape a positive workplace culture. As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor, driving people strategies that support both immediate priorities and long-term organisational goals. Join us for a rewarding 12-month fixed-term contract and be part of a purpose-driven team committed to creating lasting change.

Overview
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with leadership across the organisation to develop and implement practical, commercially sound people solutions. You will balance strategic influence with hands-on delivery, managing complex people matters while supporting organisational development initiatives. This position offers the chance to influence workforce planning, enhance leadership capability, and ensure the organisation's compliance with employment legislation—all within a collaborative and values-driven environment.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in a business partnering or generalist HR role
• Strong ability to manage complex employee relations cases with confidence
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret data, policies, and legislation effectively
• Sound judgement, resilience, and strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to support leadership development
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience working within the not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of current HR systems and analytics tools
• Project management or change management experience
• Familiarity with Australian employment laws and policies

Preferred Education and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in HR, with exposure to senior stakeholder engagement and complex employee matters
• Prior experience in a not-for-profit or public sector environment is advantageous

Other Requirements

• Ability to commit to a 12-month fixed-term contract
• Willingness to undertake occasional organisational travel if required
• Relevant HR certifications or memberships will be viewed favourably

If you are passionate about fostering great workplaces and partnering with leaders to deliver impactful outcomes, don’t miss this chance to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation. Apply now to join a collaborative team dedicated to making a difference.