HR Business Partner

Sylvanvale; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Extra leave option (1 week)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sylvanvale in New South Wales is seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to partner with leaders across the organisation. You will deliver practical HR solutions across workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, engagement, retention and offboarding.

A key focus is providing expert guidance on industrial and employee relations matters, including employment legislation, award interpretation, workplace investigations, and

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation, award interpretation, and industrial relations practices.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role or graduate with work experience.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on industrial relations, including award interpretation and dispute resolution.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Sylvanvale’s goals and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR best practices, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
• Support and resolve complex HR matters with a focus on positive outcomes and relationship building.
• Participate in HR projects that build capability and collaboration.

Skills

Industrial relations

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

At Sylvanvale, our purpose is to enable people with disability to live independently and make choices about the lives they want to lead. We partner with people, families, employees and communities to deliver support grounded in our values of belonging, choice, respect, safety and contribution. Based on our 2026 Staff Engagement Survey results, Sylvanvale has also been recognised as one of the winners of the Xref Engage Best Workplace Awards for 2026.

• Convenient Sutherland location, close to the train station and local cafés
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,750 meal and entertainment packaging per FBT year
• 17.5% annual leave loading for permanent employees
• Option to purchase an additional week of annual leave each year
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Graduates with a Human Resources or related degree encouraged to apply
• Make a genuine difference by supporting people with disability to live their best lives

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join our collaborative team. Partnering closely with leaders across the organisation, you will deliver practical HR solutions that support business outcomes and a positive employee experience.

This generalist role provides end-to-end support across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, engagement, retention and offboarding. You will also contribute to strategic people initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

A key focus of the role is providing expert guidance on industrial and employee relations matters, including employment legislation, award interpretation, workplace investigations, dispute resolution and complex people matters. Your expertise will help strengthen organisational capability, drive employee engagement and support Sylvanvale's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on all aspects of industrial relations, including award interpretation, dispute resolution, and legislative compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support Sylvanvale’s goals and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR best practices, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
• Support and resolve complex HR matters with a focus on positive outcomes and relationship building.
• Participate in HR projects that build capability, strengthen collaboration and support organisational success.
• A degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation, award interpretation, and industrial relations practices (understanding of SCHADs and Children’s Services Award desirable)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner roleor similar or would consider a graduate with work experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex HR matters, including performance, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to drive positive outcomes in a collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

The successful applicant must hold a current NSW Driver’s Licence. An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and a NDIS Workers Screening Check.