Business Partner (528757)

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health (Tasmania) is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to work with Executive and senior leaders to deliver workforce solutions that improve performance and leadership capability.

You will influence decisions, support organisational change and help turn strategy into action within a 6-month fixed-term, full-time role. The role requires strong senior stakeholder engagement and evidence-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Builds trusted relationships and influences at senior levels.
• Thinks strategically while remaining practical and outcome focused.
• Understands how workforce strategy drives organisational performance.
• Uses evidence, insight and analysis to inform decisions.
• Navigates complexity with confidence and sound judgement.
• Enjoys working collaboratively to solve problems and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce and people strategies.
• Lead strategic initiatives across workforce planning, organisational change, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify opportunities, risks and emerging trends.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, challenge and support.
• Work collaboratively with People & Culture specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a contemporary Business Partnering model.
• Partners effectively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services, solve problems and achieve results.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

The Team

People & Culture Business Partner

Partner with leaders to build capability, performance and culture

People & Culture Business Partners are trusted advisors who work alongside senior leaders to solve complex workforce challenges, strengthen leadership capability and improve organisational performance. We currently have a fixed-term opportunity to work at the heart of Tasmania's health system, partnering with Executive and senior leaders to deliver meaningful outcomes for our workforce, our services and the communities we serve.

You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking Business Partner team that is embedding a contemporary partnering model focused on performance, capability and leadership.

The Role

Business Partners are the strategic engine room of our partnering model. They work closely with leaders to understand business priorities, identify workforce challenges and shape practical, people-centred solutions that deliver lasting results.

You’ll influence decision-making, support organisational change, strengthen leadership capability and help leaders turn strategy into action.

You will

• Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce and people strategies.
• Lead strategic initiatives across workforce planning, organisational change, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify opportunities, risks and emerging trends.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, challenge and support.
• Work collaboratively with People & Culture specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a contemporary Business Partnering model.
• Partners effectively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services, solve problems and achieve results.

About You

You are an experienced business partner or HR professional who:

• Builds trusted relationships and influences at senior levels.
• Thinks strategically while remaining practical and outcome focused.
• Understands how workforce strategy drives organisational performance.
• Uses evidence, insight and analysis to inform decisions.
• Navigates complexity with confidence and sound judgement.
• Enjoys working collaboratively to solve problems and deliver results.

Most importantly, you’re motivated by making a genuine difference through people, leadership and organisational performance.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 6 month period.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$132,460 to $ 139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline
• Current Driver’s Licence

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

• Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian
• One Health Podcast - Spotify
• One Health Podcast - Apple
• Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.