Senior People Partner — Canberra (Hybrid)

GHD; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Hybrid work model

Diversity and inclusion emphasis

Job summary

GHD seeks a Senior People Business Partner in Canberra to partner with leaders on strategic workforce initiatives and complex people matters. You’ll deliver outcomes by applying HR expertise, commercial thinking and a passion for leadership and employee experiences.

Reporting to the Regional People Leader, NSW & ACT, you’ll drive regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives, support change, and help build inclusive, high-performing teams using data and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing complex people matters, including grievances, investigations, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (HR, Business, IR).
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate strategy into practical plans.
• Ability to interpret employment legislation and awards.
• Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills.
• Commitment to prioritising leader and employee experience.
• Curious, adaptable and open to emerging technologies including AI.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Coach and support leaders through complex employee relations matters and organisational change.
• Build leadership capability to foster high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.
• Lead and contribute to regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives.
• Drive consistency and excellence across the employee experience lifecycle.
• Use data, insights and emerging technologies to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Skills

People leadership

HR policy

Coaching

Strategic workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations

Job description

GHD seeks a Senior People Business Partner in Canberra to partner with leaders on strategic workforce initiatives and complex people matters. You’ll deliver outcomes by applying HR expertise, commercial thinking and a passion for leadership and employee experiences.

Reporting to the Regional People Leader, NSW & ACT, you’ll drive regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives, support change, and help build inclusive, high-performing teams using data and emerging technologies.