Manager People Partners

Department of Industry; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 1 703 000 - 1 970 000; Full time

Job summary

A government body is seeking a Manager for People Partners in Newcastle. This role is pivotal in driving strategic HR outcomes by managing a team and aligning HR practices with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include fostering stakeholder relationships, delivering integrated solutions, and balancing operational demands with long-term priorities. Strong leadership and partnership-building abilities are essential. The position is full-time with a salary range of $149,739.00 to $173,174.00.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in business partnering to champion best practices in HR and people management.
• Spearhead change management initiatives and provide expert advice on complex HR matters.
• Confidence in leading and developing a team as their coach and mentor.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships at all levels with senior executives.
• A sense of fun, energy and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic HR outcomes by managing a team of People Partners.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and deliver integrated workforce solutions.
• Influence decision-makers and build high-performing teams.
• Ensure HR strategies align with organizational goals.
• Role model ethical behaviour and lead with integrity.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Customer Service

Employee Evaluation

Management Experience

Math

Employment & Labor Law

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

P&L Management

Mentoring

Supervising Experience

Restaurant Management

Job description

Overview

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Step confidently into your next challenge where your decisions and influence shape the way our employees work
• Temporary full-time opportunity (9 months)
• Role based in Parramatta Orange or Newcastle with consideration of other locations and flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739.00 to $173,174.00 plus super (clerk grade 11 / 12)

The role

The Manager People Partners plays a pivotal leadership role in driving strategic HR outcomes by managing a team of People Partners and aligning human resource practices with organisational goals. This role is responsible for fostering strong stakeholder relationships, delivering integrated workforce solutions and leveraging data-driven insights to address complex challenges such as organisational design, change management and workforce planning. By partnering with executives and managers the Manager ensures HR strategies are embedded in key business milestones and future-focused initiatives.

A key challenge of the role lies in balancing operational demands with long-term strategic priorities across a diverse and dynamic environment. Success depends on the ability to influence decision-makers, build high-performing teams and continuously improve service delivery. The Manager must also role model ethical behaviour and lead with integrity, ensuring the teams actions reflect the organisations values and contribute to its commercial and cultural success.

For more details check out the full Role Description: Manager People Partners

What you will bring to the role

• Deep experience in business partnering to champion best practices in HR and people management.
• Spearhead change management initiatives with critical thinking and credibility, provide expert advice on complex HR matters and issues.
• Confidence in leading and developing a team as their coach and mentor.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships at all levels, forging strong partnerships with senior executives.
• A sense of fun, energy and commitment to continuous improvement and driving a high value service.

Join Us

If this opportunity excites you we cant wait to receive your application! Please include your resume and a cover letter (one page only) detailing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:55 PM. Should you require further information about the opportunity please contact Joanna Armstrong, A/Director People Partnering for a confidential conversation.

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Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Customer Service
• Employee Evaluation
• Management Experience
• Math
• Employment & Labor Law
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Mentoring
• Supervising Experience
• Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 149739 - 173174