Senior Human Resources Business Partner

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Full time, Permanent role
• Hybrid (WFH) and Melbourne CBD on Wurundjeri Country, with travel to regional offices
• Competitive salary + Super + Salary packaging
• Motor Vehicle allowance $10,500

We’re looking for an experienced, values‑driven Senior HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders on complex people matters and help shape inclusive, high‑performing workplaces.

In this role, you be a trusted advisor who supports leaders on employee relations, industrial relations, performance management and organisational change, while building leadership capability and supporting employee engagement. You’ll balance strategic influence with hands‑on support in a dynamic community services environment.

You’ll be a core member of our Talent and Capability team, working alongside Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Industrial Relations to support the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice, support and guidance to leaders and staff
• Manage complex workplace relations matters, including representing the organisation at Fair Work and liaising with unions
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Support and coach leaders in managing performance and development initiatives and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement that supports the People & Culture strategy
• Embrace and demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your practice 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships within a portfolio in addition to having significant expertise in all aspects of HR.

• Extensive experience in senior HR business partnering roles, ideally within community services, disability and/or child, youth and family services
• Strong expertise in industrial and employee relations, including enterprise agreements, award interpretation and Fair Work legislation
• Proven experience supporting workforce planning, organisational change and employee engagement
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles in a workforce setting
• Well‑developed communication, coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to support and challenge leaders constructively
• Current knowledge of contemporary HR practice, leadership development and industrial relations
• Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management
• Demonstrated understanding of disability services legislation and/or child‑safe work practices, including Reportable Conduct and Child Incident Management Systems

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

• $15,900 pa and Salary Packaging
• Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

Interested?

Applications including Resume and Cover Letter to be sent through. We will be reviewing applications as received and this role will only be open until we have found the right candidate!

Any questions regarding the role please contact Carla Cleary, Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering at ccleary@berrystreet.org.au 

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9384.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.