Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D02743/JUL/2026
About us
People, Safety and Culture core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural, and people matters, including human resources policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; recruitment, redeployment, and retention; performance and development; pay, benefits and workforce reporting; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.
The HR Business Partner's core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural, and people matters, including human resources policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; performance and development; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.
What you will do
As HR Business Partner, you will provide trusted advice on complex people matters across the department.
You will support leaders to build positive workplaces while helping employees and managers navigate change.
You will:
• manage complex employee matters including performance, conduct, wellbeing and workplace behaviour
• provide expert advice on people policies, employment law and industrial matters
• support leaders to improve people management, workplace culture and team performance
• review HR policies, projects and processes to improve services and meet legislative requirements
• use data and practical insights to support change and improve workplace outcomes.
About you
You hold a qualification in human resources, organisational development, business or a related field.
You have experience providing HR services in a large and complex organisation.
You should also have:
• strong experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters
• proven ability to provide trusted advice to senior leaders
• excellent judgement and critical thinking to solve difficult workplace issues
• effective communication skills and a commitment to inclusive workplaces and continuous improvement.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paula Scamangas at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to g et in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.