People & Culture Business Partner

WorkSafe Victoria; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is looking for a People & Culture Business Partner based in Wadawurrung/Geelong, with hybrid work from home (3 days in the office). The role partners with business leaders to deliver strategic P&C advice across the employee lifecycle, including talent, remuneration, engagement and workforce planning.

You will coach leaders on HR policies, drive organisational change, manage employee relations, and use workforce data to develop practical, long-term solutions in collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with leadership to provide strategic HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of IR/ER, OHS and return-to-work legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead organisational change and redeployment activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic People & Culture advice across the employee lifecycle, including talent, diversity, engagement, recruitment, remuneration, capability, performance and workforce planning.
• Coach and support leaders in applying HR policies, procedures and practices, providing specialist advice and practical solutions to support effective people management and organisational objectives.
• Lead and support organisational change, including change planning, communications, consultation, workforce and resourcing requirements, and the management of redeployment activities.
• Manage employee relations matters with a focus on early intervention and local resolution, including workplace concerns, complaints, performance matters, mediation, risk and compliance issues.
• Use workforce data and business insights to identify trends and emerging people issues, including turnover and absenteeism, and develop practical, long-term solutions in partnership with business leaders.
• Collaborate across People & Culture to deliver projects, recruitment, learning and organisational development initiatives, while monitoring service effectiveness and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent management

Employee engagement

Remuneration

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

HR policy advice

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR

Tools

HRIS

Job description

People & Culture Business Partner

• $128,271 per annum + superannuation
• Full time, ongoing opportunity
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The P&C Business Partner works in partnership with a business area to develop business solutions and provide a high level of service consistent with WorkSafe's policy, strategy and business unit needs. The role provides input to projects and business planning and helps integrate WorkSafe Victoria policies and initiatives into the business. The P&C Business Partner is accountable for partnering with the business, in collaboration with the People & Culture team, to contribute to the wider business agenda and present solutions to leadership that enable success through their people.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic People & Culture advice across the employee lifecycle, including talent, diversity, engagement, recruitment, remuneration, capability, performance and workforce planning.
• Coach and support leaders in applying HR policies, procedures and practices, providing specialist advice and practical solutions to support effective people management and organisational objectives.
• Lead and support organisational change, including change planning, communications, consultation, workforce and resourcing requirements, and the management of redeployment activities.
• Manage employee relations matters with a focus on early intervention and local resolution, including workplace concerns, complaints, performance matters, mediation, risk and compliance issues.
• Use workforce data and business insights to identify trends and emerging people issues, including turnover and absenteeism, and develop practical, long-term solutions in partnership with business leaders.
• Collaborate across People & Culture to deliver projects, recruitment, learning and organisational development initiatives, while monitoring service effectiveness and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships, understand client needs and apply sound judgement to complex situations. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving capability, resilience and self-awareness, and can work collaboratively as well as autonomously with limited guidance.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience across a range of HR disciplines, including performance management, personal development, remuneration, classification systems, coaching, counselling, team development, facilitation and talent management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IR/ER, OHS and return-to-work legislation, with strong knowledge of the systems and regulations governing the HR function.
• Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align activities and recommendations to organisational goals.
• Strong emotional intelligence, resilience and self-awareness, with the ability to effectively manage complex interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent customer focus, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs and deliver appropriate business outcomes.
• Strong time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of contemporary developments and emerging practices within the HR field.
• Experience in analysis and project management techniques.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What's next?

Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 26th November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist via email - ***************@worksafe.vic.gov.au