People & Culture Business Partner

We’re looking for a professional People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a max-term, full-time basis for 12 months, working 38 hours per week based in our Head Office in Fitzroy as well as some other sites around Melbourne and work from home in a hybrid model.

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement of both office based and working from home.
• Work with a supportive team that values collaboration, mutual respect and fosters a fun and positive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

THE ROLE

The P&C Business Partner engages with organisational leaders to build people leadership capability and support the successful management of employment risks. As a trusted partner, the role engages on all aspects of human resource practice consulting on continuous improvement and implementing people related initiatives.

• Provide a consultancy service and operational HR management of all facets of the employee lifecycle including employee development, employee relations, performance management, dispute resolution, interpretation of industrial instruments, remuneration and employee engagement.
• Drive an exceptional, professional employee experience to a diverse range of clients across the organisation
• Act as a subject matter expert to client group’s success by supporting organisational outcomes for all people practices.
• Lead and actively participate in improving P&C and BSL via HR Projects.
• Represent the organisation in conciliations and dispute matters.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Outstanding stakeholder management skills to support and coach managers with advice and recommendations on all people related issues
• Previous experience as a Business Partner managing complex problems in a pragmatic and organised manner, together with broad generalist experience
• Extensive ER/IR experience in a fast paced and changing environment
• Experience in supporting and coaching line management on people matters
• Outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong, pragmatic and methodical approach to handling complex issues
• Specialist skills in Industrial Relations will be highly regarded
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of BSL

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Kellie Alford, Manager of HR Business Partnering Team at [email protected] using the subject line: People & Culture Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.