Strategic Business Partner

Keyton; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four wellbeing days per year

Hybrid working

Fitness Passport membership

Job summary

Keyton, a leading owner and operator of retirement living communities in Australia, is seeking a Strategic Business Partner to join the People & Culture team in Sydney. You will partner with senior leaders across NSW, ACT and QLD to turn business priorities into practical people solutions, spanning workforce planning, organisational design and employee relations.

This fixed-term role supports parental leave coverage ending March 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience as a People & Culture Partner or senior HR advisor partnering with leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards.
• Experience in workforce planning and leadership coaching.
• Ability to turn workforce data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders across NSW, ACT and QLD to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Lead employee relations matters and provide practical, commercially sound advice.
• Drive workforce planning, succession, and organisational design initiatives.
• Support change management and leadership development across sites.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Organisational design

Change management

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

Strategic Business Partner, People & Culture

Sydney, NSW | Hybrid Working | Four paid wellbeing days per year

Partner with Leaders. Influence Strategy. Lead with Heart.

We're looking for an experienced Strategic Business Partner to join our People & Culture team in Sydney, supporting leaders and teams across NSW, the ACT and QLD..

This is a Fixed-term opportunity, covering a period of parental leave ending in March 2028.

At Keyton, we create communities where people thrive. As one of Australia's leading owner and operator of retirement living communities, we've spent more than 30 years building places where residents feel connected, supported and empowered to live well.

Our values are more than words. We Lead with Heart in everything we do, from how we care for our residents to how we support our people.

In this role, you'll strengthen leadership capability and deliver people initiatives across a diverse, multi-site portfolio.

Working closely with senior leaders you'll turn business priorities into practical people solutions combining forward planning with hands-on support across workforce planning, organisational design, employee relations, leadership development and organisational change.

If you enjoy working with leaders, tackling complex people challenges and building high-performing cultures, we'd love to hear from you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you'll:

• Partner with senior leaders across NSW, ACT and QLD to develop and deliver workforce strategies aligned to business objectives.


• Coach and influence leaders on organisational effectiveness, performance, leadership capability and employee engagement.


• Lead complex employee and industrial relations matters, providing practical, commercially sound advice.


• Drive workforce planning, talent reviews and succession strategies that build capability for the future.


• Support organisational design, change and transformation initiatives across the business.


• Use workforce insights and people analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.


• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and specialist P&C teams to deliver integrated people solutions.


• Lead strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee experience and business performance.

About You

You're a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders and turning plans into practical outcomes. You build trusted relationships, confidently challenge thinking when needed, and take satisfaction in helping leaders solve complex people challenges and build stronger teams.

You'll bring

• Experience in a People & Culture Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar role, partnering with senior leaders to deliver people and business outcomes.


• Strong employee and industrial relations expertise, including managing complex matters and investigations.


• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and workplace relations frameworks.


• Experience in workforce planning, organisational design, change management and leadership coaching.


• The ability to turn workforce data into practical recommendations to support better decisions.


• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work across different teams and leadership levels.


• Experience leading or contributing to strategic people initiatives and projects that improve how the business works.


• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW and ACT.


• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.


• Experience within retirement living, aged care or another highly regulated workforce environment, along with knowledge of the Aged Care Award, would be highly regarded.

About Keyton

With more than 15,000 residents across 65+ villages nationwide, Keyton offers the opportunity to contribute to communities that help people live well.

Our people make this possible with collaboration, respect and genuine care guiding how we work.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Keyton, you'll be part of a purpose-led organisation where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine impact.

You'll enjoy

• Four Wellbeing Days each year, one paid day per quarter to focus on your wellbeing.


• Hybrid and flexible ways of working with at least three days a week spent in our Sydney office or villages, building the relationships and connections that are central to our people business.


• Access to Fitness Passport membership at discounted rates for you and your family.


• 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder.


• Discounted private health insurance.


• Annual wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations and skin checks.


• Exclusive “Perk” employee discounts from leading retailers and service providers.


• Salary packaging options, including additional superannuation contributions, purchased leave and novated leasing.


• Childcare rebate program to support growing families.

Most importantly, you'll join a team that genuinely lives its values, supports one another and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of residents, employees and communities every day.

Ready to Lead with Heart?

Bring your experience, ideas and ambition to Keyton.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check and will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between May and November, with supporting documentation provided prior to joining.