Senior HR Business Partner
Deliver expert HR advice across performance, ER, and strategic workforce planning in a dynamic public sector environment.
- Provide high-level strategic HR advice to senior leaders and executives
- Lead complex case management and employee relations matters
- Shape and support workforce strategy in a high-impact justice sector
This independent public sector organisation plays a critical role in supporting the justice system through the provision of administrative services across multiple jurisdictions. With a strong focus on integrity, service delivery and operational independence, the organisation fosters a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
The Senior HR Business Partner will provide expert consultancy services across a wide range of human resource functions. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll advise on complex people matters including workforce change, performance management, employee relations, and sensitive case resolution. You’ll play a key role in supporting the organisation’s workforce capability and fostering a culture of positive and compliant people management practices.
About the Person
You are a confident and experienced HR professional with a passion for partnering with leaders to deliver meaningful people outcomes. You possess a strong understanding of public sector employment frameworks and thrive in environments where sound judgement, discretion, and a solutions-focused mindset are essential. You bring emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-level, expert advice to executives and managers on HR matters
- Manage complex and sensitive employee relations cases, including grievances and misconduct
- Support performance management, job design, change processes, and workforce planning
- Guide managers through disciplinary processes and industrial relations obligations
- Build strong working relationships across the organisation to support HR best practice
- Contribute to training and development on people management and compliance
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support injured and excess employees
- Extensive experience in HR advisory roles within complex organisations
- Strong understanding of public sector employment legislation and frameworks
- Expertise in managing sensitive employee relations and performance matters
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to influence
- Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and provide innovative solutions
- High level of discretion and professionalism in dealing with confidential matters
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field (desirable)
Culture of the business:
The organisation fosters a values-driven and collaborative culture where professionalism, service, and ethical conduct are at the core. The People and Culture team is committed to continuous improvement, strategic impact, and supporting the workforce with integrity and respect.
For more information, please contact Ivar Alcon on 08 7100 1269 or Elena Bacon on 08 7092 1523.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
