HR Business Partner

people2people; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

people2people is partnering with a Victorian State Government agency to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a part-time basis (30 hours/week). The role blends strategic and operational HR, delivering advice on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organisational change, with a focus on a high-performing workplace culture.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid flexibility, you will influence leaders, support policy compliance, and drive people initiatives while

Qualifications

• Victorian State Government or broader public sector experience.
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner or senior HR adviser.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and performance management.
• Experience partnering with leaders on complex people matters and change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on HR and people matters.
• Advise on employee relations and performance management.
• Support workforce planning and organisational change.
• Coach leaders on people-management best practices.
• Contribute to HR projects and workplace improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.

Skills

Public sector

HR Partner experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Employment law

Job description

Part time role: 30 hours per week, Ideally Monday to Friday 9am-3pm but flexible to discuss other options

Hybrid working available

FTE salary: $119,221 to $125,993K

I'm seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a State Government agency, to provide strategic and operational HR support across a diverse stakeholder group. Working closely with leaders, you will deliver expert advice on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organisational change, and people initiatives. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to influence people outcomes, build leadership capability, and support a high-performing workplace culture.

About You

Previous Victorian State Government or broader public sector experience.

Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role.

Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.

Experience partnering with leaders to manage complex people matters and organisational change.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders on HR and people matters.

Provide advice on employee relations and performance management.

Support workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.

Coach leaders on people management best practices.

Contribute to HR projects and workplace improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.

What's in it for you

Partner directly with leaders and stakeholders to influence people strategy and drive positive workforce outcomes.

Gain exposure to a broad range of HR disciplines including employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, organisational change, and workforce planning.

Play a key role in delivering people initiatives, supporting leadership capability, and contributing to a high-performance culture.

Join a collaborative and supportive people team where you'll have the opportunity to work on both operational and strategic HR projects.