Senior People & Culture Business Partner

at; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in Victoria is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner to develop and implement people strategies. This fixed-term role focuses on enhancing workforce management and culture, requiring strong stakeholder management and analytical skills. The successful candidate will contribute to organizational development and drive cultural change across diverse teams.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Hybrid working model

Safe and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic and tactical HR consultancy.
• Ability to deliver integrated people strategies.
• Experience in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people management strategies.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead change activities within client groups.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

Senior People & Culture Business Partner

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The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport, and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting, and sustaining communities means our people can come together to improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation, and better realize local economic opportunities for more livable communities across Victoria.

People and Culture is a Division within People, Legal and Governance, which enables the attraction, development, and retention of a high-performing and diverse workforce through driving a safe, inclusive, and connected culture.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections, and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 months

The Senior People & Culture Business Partner will work closely with the aligned Branch/s Executive and Leadership team to develop and implement DTP’s people strategy in line with DTP’s overarching strategic plan.

You will build a detailed understanding of your client group(s) to support the development of short-term and long-term people management and culture strategies to deliver the desired business benefits.

The role will involve scoping, developing, and supporting the delivery of enterprise-wide projects in collaboration with the Division’s subject matter experts.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, understand nuances across client groups, and become a trusted advisor, actively influencing at senior levels.
• Partner with the client group’s executive team to build tailored people management strategies aligned with strategic goals.
• Contribute to the senior leadership team by providing sound advice, offering confidential support, and challenging current thinking.
• Understand the strategic and operational priorities of divisional executive teams and incorporate these into people initiatives.
• Collaborate with other Business Partners.
• Represent insights and feedback from client groups when co-designing people initiatives.
• Work with leadership teams to implement key people activities.
• Lead significant change activities, such as restructuring, within client groups.
• Partner with the broader team to ensure advice and support are tailored to business needs.
• Undertake analyses and provide evidence-based feedback to the Manager of P&C Business Partnering.

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Key Selection Criteria

We seek a dynamic Senior P&C Business Partner with proven experience in strategic and tactical HR consultancy. The candidate should assess workforce needs and deliver integrated, future-focused people strategies, with expertise in organizational development, workforce planning, talent management, and workforce analytics.

Strong stakeholder management skills are essential—building trusted relationships with senior leaders, balancing needs, and guiding decision-making with clear, strategic advice. The ability to facilitate collaborative solutions aligned with departmental and government objectives is crucial.

Analytical and critical thinking skills are vital for diagnosing challenges and applying frameworks to create sustainable HR outcomes, including performance management, grievances, and workplace conflicts. The candidate must be adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities.

Emotional intelligence, resilience, and composure in high-pressure situations are valued. The candidate should be a collaborative influencer capable of driving cultural change and working across diverse teams to achieve workforce results.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will be…

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with a focus on delivery.
• Ability to prioritize activities and deliver results promptly.
• Understanding of the Victorian Government’s organizational context and priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.

What we offer

• Meaningful work improving Victorian communities’ accessibility and livability.
• Opportunities for professional growth across the department and wider Victorian Public Services.
• A hybrid working model emphasizing collaboration and teamwork.
• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible arrangements.
• Opportunities to work across urban and suburban hubs.
• A safe and inclusive culture development focus.

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diverse applicants such as veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities or health conditions, and those from varied cultural backgrounds. We prioritize a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviors aligned with our strategy, empowering employees to contribute effectively.

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Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 2nd of June 2025.

All applications should include a resume and cover letter and be submitted through the online portal. We cannot consider email or manual applications.

Preferred applicants may need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be kept confidential.

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