- Make an impact: Play a key HR role in a purpose-driven organisation, shaping people and culture practices that truly support employees and the community.
- Variety and influence: Work across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning, partnering closely with leaders to drive positive outcomes.
- Professional growth: Join a collaborative team that values development, offering opportunities to expand your skills in a dynamic, values-led environment.
Our client, a purpose-driven organisation in the not-for-profit sector, is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across their operations. This is a 9-month fixed term role, to start ASAP and initially contracted until end of February 2027.
You will work closely with stakeholders to build effective business partner relationships, advise on complex people matters, and support workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to shape HR practices in a growing, values-driven organisation.
The organisation offers hybrid work options, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The head office is based north of the CBD but the organisation has hubs around Melbourne that they would be happy for you to work in as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership and managers to deliver practical HR solutions and advice
- Lead workplace investigations, manage employee relations matters, and support industrial relations compliance
- Drive performance management, workforce planning, and recruitment initiatives
- Support onboarding, orientation, and staff development programs
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and systems
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace aligned with organisational values
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR or demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role
- Broad experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning
- Strong problem-solving, coaching, and influencing skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation
- Experience in the community, health, or not-for-profit sectors is highly desirable
This role offers the chance to make a real difference, working in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, and you will have opportunities for professional growth and development.
If interested please apply with a copy of your CV.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
