Strategic Business Partner

Newcastle Anglican; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

School enrolment discounts

Private health insurance

Culture and values

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is seeking an experienced Strategic People & Culture Business Partner to provide high‑level workforce and organisational advice to the Executive and senior leaders across the business group.

You will shape workforce strategy, support service design and program transitions, and ensure people approaches align with funding, regulatory requirements and organisational priorities on a full-time 6‑month max-term contract.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior HR role or strategic equivalent.
• Proven organisational, administrative and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and manage multiple activities.
• Strong experience in Business Partnering with Senior Leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned to service delivery models and organisational direction.
• Provide proactive, evidence-based insights to inform decision-making.
• Lead development of workforce models that are sustainable, compliant and aligned to contracts.
• Guide leaders on complex workforce scenarios balancing operational, financial and employee considerations.
• Coordinate engagement with unions and manage industrial matters.
• Lead strategic people-related projects and change initiatives end-to-end.
• Collaborate with People Experience and People Services to implement workforce strategies.

Skills

Business partnering

Strategic HR

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategic People & Culture Business Partner to join the team at Newcastle Anglican. You will be responsible for providing high-level, forward-looking workforce and organisational advice to Executive and senior leaders across an allocated business group. You will help shape the workforce strategy, supporting service design and program transitions, and ensure people approaches are aligned to applicable funding models, regulatory requirements, and organisational priorities. This is a Full Time 6 month max-term contract.

Why Work for us?

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 pa
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned to service delivery models, funding constraints, and organisational direction
• Support Executive with clear, evidence-based insights to inform decision-making
• Provide proactive, insight-led advice on workforce risks, opportunities, and emerging trends across business group
• Contribute to strategic planning, including program design, service reform, and tender readiness
• Lead the development of workforce models that are sustainable, compliant, and aligned to contract and service requirements
• Provide strategic advice on organisational structure, role design and workforce composition
• Provide strategic oversight of industrial risks associated with workforce decisions, including Enterprise Agreement and Award implications and employment legislation
• Guide leaders on complex workforce scenarios, balancing operational, financial, and employee considerations
• Support effective engagement with unions and ensure a considered and consistent approach to industrial matters
• Lead strategic people-related projects and change initiatives end-to-end, including shaping approach, engaging stakeholders, and supporting effective change adoption across the business
• Lead and coordinate workforce and organisational aspects of complex change and transformation initiatives, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and effective change adoption
• Ensure alignment between workforce strategy, communication, and implementation
• Act as a trusted advisor to Executive and senior leaders, proactively identifying emerging risks and coordinating early, strategic responses to complex people and organisational challenges
• Coach leaders in navigating ambiguity, managing change, and aligning workforce decisions to broader strategy
• Contribute to building leadership capability in workforce planning and organisational thinking
• Triage complex workforce and employment matters early, drawing together relevant stakeholders to enable timely, well-informed strategic decision‑making
• Work closely with People Experience functions (Talent, Culture & Capability, Change) to align workforce initiatives
• Collaborate with People Services (ER, People Advisory, Payroll, WHS) to ensure effective execution of workforce strategies
• Contribute to whole-of-organisation P&C initiatives and strategic priorities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of People & Culture practices, policies and frameworks

About you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or other related discipline
• Significant experience in a senior HR role or strategic equivalent
• Proven organisational, administrative and time management skills, including strong attention to detail
• Effective self-management and prioritisation of workloads
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and a willingness to work on different and multiple activities
• Strong experience in Business Partnering, including providing advice to Senior Leaders and various stakeholders

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at [e-mail]

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.