Strategic HR Partner (Public Sector) - Hybrid, PT

people2people; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

people2people is partnering with a Victorian State Government agency to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a part-time basis (30 hours/week). The role blends strategic and operational HR, delivering advice on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organisational change, with a focus on a high-performing workplace culture.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid flexibility, you will influence leaders, support policy compliance, and drive people initiatives while

Qualifications

• Victorian State Government or broader public sector experience.
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner or senior HR adviser.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and performance management.
• Experience partnering with leaders on complex people matters and change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on HR and people matters.
• Advise on employee relations and performance management.
• Support workforce planning and organisational change.
• Coach leaders on people-management best practices.
• Contribute to HR projects and workplace improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.

Skills

Public sector

HR Partner experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Employment law

Job description

people2people is partnering with a Victorian State Government agency to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a part-time basis (30 hours/week). The role blends strategic and operational HR, delivering advice on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organisational change, with a focus on a high-performing workplace culture.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid flexibility, you will influence leaders, support policy compliance, and drive people initiatives while