People & Culture Business Partner

Cbus Super Fund; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cbus Super Fund is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner for a 6-month contract in Melbourne. The role involves advising on industrial relations and employee relations, supporting leadership development, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in similar environments and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in IR and ER matters.
• Experience as a trusted people partner in financial services or corporate environments.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Business Partnering team on IR and ER matters.
• Support people leaders on organisation design and performance management.
• Manage complex ER issues and formal investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Created by workers, for workers, Cbus Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For almost four decades, we’ve proudly supported those who help shape Australia, ensuring they can enjoy a comfortable retirement regardless of industry. As an award-winning fund, we’re recognized for our benefits and innovative investment approach, all while maintaining our member-first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About your role

As a People & Culture Business Partner at Cbus, you’ll report to our people-focused Manager, P&C Business Partnering, in this newly created 6-month maximum term contract role. You’ll support our Business Partnering team by providing coverage during a period of upcoming leave.

You’ll have demonstrated experience and a deep understanding of IR and ER matters, enabling you to advise the Business Partnering team and wider business. You’ll work closely with our people leaders on organisation design, performance management, leadership and talent development, coaching, and remuneration.

Success in this role depends on your ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels while managing multiple stakeholders. Ideally, you have previous experience as a trusted people partner within a similar financial service, corporate, or professional services environment. Your experience should cover the employee lifecycle and include exposure to Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, formal investigations, and managing complex ER issues.

You should have a passion for working with people, with well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholder groups and possess strong commercial acumen to balance business needs with our P&C frameworks. Operating with high emotional intelligence, collaboration, supporting change, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Belong at Cbus

We value diversity and embrace people from various backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities, and thinking styles. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better teams and outcomes. We welcome applicants of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations, and abilities.

We’re keen to hear from you

If you’ve reviewed the role requirements and feel you don’t fully meet them, we still encourage you to apply. We understand accessibility barriers and are here to assist. If you need help with your application, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Learn more about life at Cbus by watching videos with our team members on our website cbussuper.com.au/careers.

Applications close: 30 May 2025

This is a 6-month maximum term contract position based in Melbourne.

Note for agencies: All vacancies are managed internally. We will contact our preferred agency partners if external assistance is needed. Thank you.