People & Development Business Partner

Investa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work options

Health & wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Investa in Sydney is seeking a detail‑oriented People and Development Business Partner to own our learning and development strategy. This part-time role, 3 days per week, focuses on shaping learning, budgeting, and delivering programs that drive career growth across the business.

You’ll partner with leaders to tailor solutions, grow leadership capability, and ensure inclusive, practical development planning that supports people at all levels, from new hires to executives.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Learning or a similar field (an L&D qualification is a bonus).
• Hands-on experience planning, developing and delivering learning solutions.
• Confidence facilitating learning programs and team workshops.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and development planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead our L&D strategy: Shape and deliver the learning and development strategy, curate our learning platform, and manage the budget.
• Partner with leaders: Work alongside leaders to understand team needs and design practical learning solutions.
• Grow our leaders: Review Leadership Academy and develop high-potential employees.
• Guide development planning: Help employees and managers plan development activities.
• Run induction programs: Deliver online and in-person onboarding and refresher sessions.
• Ensure fair access to development, including gender equity in programs.
• Collaborate with external providers and facilitators on new programs.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training facilitation

Stakeholder partnering

Communication

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Learning

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Instructional design tools

Job description

Part-time position, great culture + bonus

Here at Investa, we're all about creating spaces that reflect how people work, live, and thrive today, and how they'll want to do so in the future. For over 20 years, we've led the way in making positive change in Australia's workplaces. We're an Australian diversified real estate company with a recognised track record of investment and development across both office and living markets. Our purpose is to welcome the world to better places. We're people first and entrepreneurial, with a strong service ethos.

Why join us?

We've made it our business to understand how people want to live and work today, tomorrow and beyond, and as you'd expect, we practise what we preach in our own workplace as well. We're known for our supportive, inclusive, and flexible work culture. With recognition from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, the Australian Workplace Equality Index, and multiple awards for workplace flexibility, our people and the way we work together are our difference.

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented People and Development Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (hours can be spread over 3, 4 or 5 days).

We believe that when you back your people, great work follows, and this role is where that belief comes to life. You'll own our learning and development strategy from start to finish. That means spotting what our people need, finding the right way to deliver it, and making sure it makes a real difference to their careers. If you love seeing people grow, you'll feel right at home.

Your key responsibilities:

Lead our L&D strategy: Shape and deliver the learning and development strategy, curate our learning platform, and manage the budget so every dollar supports our priorities.

Partner with leaders: Work alongside leaders to understand what their teams need, and find practical and creative learning solutions for both teams and individuals.

Grow our leaders: Review the Leadership Academy each year and refocus it where it matters most. Support high-potential employees with targeted development plans that get them ready for their next role.

Make development planning count: Guide employees and managers through the development planning process, so plans are something people actually use.

Welcome new people in: Run our induction programs, online and in person. Deliver development planning training for new starters and refresher sessions for everyone else.

Keep learning fair: Make sure everyone has equal access to development, including gender equity in who takes part in our programs.

Work with great partners: Build relationships with external providers and facilitators. Work with online compliance learning provider on the design and implementation of new programs, and support team workshops across the business.

Create moments that matter: Design and deliver My Career Week with the People & Culture team, promote learning across the business, and support our involvement in Property Council of Australia mentoring programs.

Run education assistance: Manage the program from application through to Executive endorsement, keeping applicants in the loop along the way.

What you bring:

A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Learning or a similar field (an L&D qualification is a bonus)

Hands-on experience planning, developing and delivering learning solutions

Confidence facilitating learning programs and team workshops

A working knowledge of adult learning principles and development planning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build trust with people at every level, from new starters to the Executive team

A creative, practical mindset. You can turn big-picture strategy into programs people want to attend

Strong organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail

The drive to work independently, take the initiative and use sound judgement

Experience with learning management or compliance learning systems (desirable)

What we offer:

Career Development: Leadership programs, education assistance, study support, professional membership fee support

Lifestyle: We offer generous parental leave, a return to work program, and summer hours

Inclusive Culture: A safe, welcoming environment for all, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who are neurodivergent

Flexibility: We do our best to support you to be able to do the things that are important to you. We offer over 21 formal flexible work options, plus a truly supportive approach to balancing work with life's priorities

Health and Wellness: Discounted health insurance, free health and wellbeing services, discounted fitness classes, reproductive health benefits

Financial: Fully funded life and TPD insurance, novated leasing and retail discounts