People & Culture Business Partnering Lead

Brotherhood of St Laurence; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 18,500 AUD

Hybrid and flexible working

17.5% leave loading

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is seeking an experienced People & Culture leader to head the Business Partnering function at its vibrant Fitzroy campus. You will lead a team of HR Business Partners, Advisors and Coordinators, delivering outstanding people services and shaping workforce strategy to enhance organisational performance.

You will partner with senior leaders, drive strategic workforce planning, build leadership capability and strengthen governance while delivering impactful people

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partnering roles.
• Proven track record leading coaching and developing high-performing HR teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations and contemporary HR practices.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, service excellence and employee experience.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing HR Business Partnering team.
• Partner with leaders to drive strategic workforce planning and people initiatives.
• Provide expert coaching on people leadership, performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement across people services, systems and processes.
• Leverage data and insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance the employee experience through contemporary, people-centred practices.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR

Job description

People & Culture Business Partnering Lead

Lead. Influence. Transform.

At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we're looking for an experienced People & Culture leader to lead our Business Partnering function and help shape the future of our people services.

Location: Fitzroy, VIC
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Base Salary: $140,000 per annum plus $13,000 vehicle allowance, 12% superannuation and generous salary packaging benefits

Why join BSL?

At BSL, our vision is an Australia free of poverty. For more than 90 years, we've worked alongside communities, governments and partners to create lasting change.

When you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that combines social impact with innovation and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take-home pay
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 17.5% leave loading
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance
• Annual flu vaccinations

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within our People, Culture and Engagement team.

Reporting to the Head of People Care & Operations, you will lead a team of HR Business Partners, Advisors and Coordinators, delivering exceptional people services and driving operational and strategic workforce outcomes across the organisation.

As a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will play a key role in building leadership capability, enhancing the employee experience, strengthening governance and compliance, and delivering people strategies that enable organisational performance and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing HR Business Partnering team.
• Partner with leaders to drive strategic workforce planning and people initiatives.
• Provide expert coaching and guidance on people leadership, performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement across people services, systems and processes.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to inform decision making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance the employee experience through contemporary, efficient and people centred practices.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on people leader who is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for both employees and the organisation.

About you

You are an experienced and trusted People & Culture leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You thrive in creating people solutions that drive organisational success.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in senior Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partnering roles.
• A proven track record of leading, coaching and developing high performing HR teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and contemporary HR practices.
• A passion for continuous improvement, service excellence and fostering a positive employee experience.
• The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands on leadership in a dynamic environment.

A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law or a related discipline is essential.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping people strategy and leading a team dedicated to delivering outstanding people outcomes across the organisation.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Kellie Alford at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:55 pm

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage early applications.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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