Senior People Partner

NSW Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure NSW is seeking an experienced Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture team in NSW. This role partners with executives to influence workforce decisions that support organisational outcomes and culture, spanning workforce planning, change management, ER, data insights, HR systems, and leadership support.

You will work directly with senior leaders in a small, collaborative team, delivering both strategic advice and hands-on HR partnering across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience across partnering and employee relations.
• Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, resilience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Experience providing both strategic advice and operational support.
• Knowledge of contemporary HR practices and the NSW public sector employment framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide trusted HR advice to executives on workforce decisions and culture.
• Deliver workforce data and insights to inform leadership.
• Support HR systems and leadership development across the organisation.
• Partner across the employee lifecycle with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Generalist HR

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic HR advisory

HR data & systems

Job description

Base salary from $133,348 to $146,945 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Help shape the workforce behind some of NSW's most significant infrastructure priorities!

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture team.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with executives and senior leaders across the organisation, providing trusted advice and influencing workforce decisions that support organisational outcomes and culture.

As part of a small, collaborative People & Culture team, you'll enjoy the variety and breadth of a true generalist partnering role. You'll work across strategic and operational priorities, from workforce planning and organisational change through to employee relations, workforce data and insights, HR systems and leadership support.

What makes this role different?

• Direct access to senior leaders and decision-makers.
• A genuine business partnering role with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle.
• The opportunity to influence organisational outcomes in a small agency where your contribution is visible and valued.
• A mix of strategic projects and hands-on people partnering.
• Meaningful work that helps deliver better infrastructure outcomes for NSW.

For further information about the role, including key responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Role Description.

For any questionsregarding recruitment please email Lucinda Pham at************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

About You

You're an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex people challenges and influencing positive outcomes.

You bring:

• Strong generalist HR experience across people partnering and employee relations.
• The ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, resilience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Experience providing both strategic advice and operational support.
• Knowledge of contemporary HR practices and the NSW public sector employment framework.

Why Join Us?

At Infrastructure NSW, you'll be part of a high-performing organisation that plays an important role in shaping the future of NSW.

We offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, a supportive culture and the chance to work on meaningful initiatives that make a genuine impact.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women.

Closing Date: Monday, 5 October 2026 [9:59am].

Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 ***