People & Culture Business Partner

Carlile-Swim-Operations-Pty-Ltd; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Carlile Swim is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner based in Brisbane to partner with leaders across a regional portfolio in Queensland and Western Australia. This true generalist role covers the full employee lifecycle and requires travel to sites across the region.

You will coach leaders, manage performance and employee relations, and drive change initiatives to improve engagement and culture while ensuring compliance with Australian awards and NES.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years' experience in an HR/People & Culture business partnering role across a multi-site region
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and employee relations practices
• Proven experience supporting leaders through employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influence and consultation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance people outcomes and business needs
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to travel regularly to sites across your region
• A commitment to workplace safety and child safeguarding

Responsabilidades

• Partner with operational leaders to align people plans with growth, productivity and service priorities
• Coach and build leader capability across the full employee life cycle — building their confidence to manage people matters effectively
• Provide end-to-end support on performance management, employee relations and workplace concerns
• Lead organisational change initiatives within assigned region that strengthen employee engagement, team effectiveness and workplace culture
• Lead annual performance and remuneration reviews, including calibration, ratings and remuneration discussions within region
• Advise on the Fitness Industry Award, the Clerks Private Sector Award, the National Employment Standards and related obligations
• Partner with our Safety team on WHS, workers compensation, and child safeguarding compliance across sites
• Collaborate with the broader People team on projects and initiatives, leaning in when required, to support other regions

Conhecimentos

HR Business Partnering

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

Formação

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Descrição da vaga

People & Culture Business Partner - Brisbane

Brisbane - regional portfolio of SE QLD & WA

Partner with leaders across Australia's leading swim school network

Partner with Leaders. Shape Great Teams. Make an Impact.

Carlile Swim is growing and this creates real opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to shape our people experience, build leadership capability and embed practical, people-focused initiatives across your region.

We're looking for a commercially minded business partner who builds trust quickly, gives pragmatic advice and likes seeing their work translate into results on the ground.

Your work will help create the environment where great swimmers and great people thrive, supporting business growth and delivering great outcomes for families.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be the trusted People & Culture partner for leaders across your assigned region. You will be passionate about genuine business partnering, building strong relationships and uplifting the capability of our leaders.

This is a true generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle and will be based in Brisbane.

In This Role, You Will

• Partner with operational leaders to align people plans with growth, productivity and service priorities.
• Coach and build leader capability across the full employee life cycle - building their confidence to manage people matters effectively.
• Provide end-to-end support on performance management, employee relations and workplace concerns.
• Lead organisational change initiatives within assigned region that strengthen employee engagement, team effectiveness and workplace culture.
• Lead annual performance and remuneration reviews, including calibration, ratings and remuneration discussions within region.
• Advise on the Fitness Industry Award, the Clerks Private Sector Award, the National Employment Standards and related obligations.
• Partner with our Safety team on WHS, workers compensation, and child safeguarding compliance across sites.
• Collaborate with the broader People team on projects and initiatives, leaning in when required, to support other regions.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience in an HR / People & Culture business partnering role across a multi-site region
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and employee relations practices
• Proven experience supporting leaders through employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influence and consultation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance people outcomes and business needs
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to travel regularly to sites across your region
• A commitment to workplace safety and child safeguarding

Highly regarded:

• HR experience in an education, childcare or child-services organisation

What We Value

At Carlile Swim, we move at PACE:

• Passionate - Care deeply and bring energy and commitment.
• All In - Show up, take ownership and never compromise on safety.
• Connected - Listen and work as a team to achieve the best outcomes.
• Keep Evolving - Stay curious, positive and open to change, always learning and growing.

About Carlile Swim

Carlile Swim is Australia's leading swim school, helping children become safer, more confident swimmers for life across our growing national network.

Founded by swimming pioneers Forbes and Ursula Carlile, we've been shaping the learn-to-swim industry for 80 years through exceptional teaching, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to child safety.

Why Join Carlile Swim?

• Make a real impact in a role that is shaping the future of our business
• A broad generalist role with influence on how a growing national business is led and structured
• Ongoing development of your skills and capability in a collaborative and supportive team
• Purpose and community impact – helping children become safer swimmers for life

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a business partner who wants to see your advice make a difference on the ground, we'd love to hear from you.

Carlile Swim is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.

Company Overview

Carlile Swim is a nationally recognised swim school network with more than 150 years of combined experience and over 30 locations across Australia. Now united under one brand, we are committed to leading the industry and enriching the communities we serve through exceptional swim education and water safety.