Senior People Partner (2 years maximum term contract)

Senior People Partner (2 years maximum term contract)

Are you a solutions focused Senior People Partner looking to make a difference?
Be part of an organisation with mission to increase housing supply to all Australians
Hybrid working and great team culture

About Housing Australia

As the Commonwealth's independent housing authority, we're tackling one of Australia's most pressing challenges. Established in 2018 within the Treasury portfolio, we deliver grants, loans, and innovative support programs that increase housing supply, encourage investment, and create lasting change in communities across the nation.

When you join us, you're not just building a career, you're building a better Australia.
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About the role
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture in our Sydney office, the Senior People Partner is responsible for enhancing the end-to-end employee experience while ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks, industrial instruments, and organisational practices. This role partners with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture aligned with organisational values and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee experience, engagement, and workforce strategies
Align workforce initiatives with organisational goals and workforce planning priorities
Develop programs that improve engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across the employee lifecycle
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Provide expert advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, and enterprise agreements
Ensure compliance with relevant Awards, Fair Work Act, WHS legislation, and public sector employment frameworks
Manage complex employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations, and performance management
Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures to reflect legislative requirements and organisational values
Design and optimise HR processes for efficiency and compliance
Analyse engagement surveys and HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements
Build leadership capability in managing people and fostering positive workplace culture

Skills and experience

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, industrial relations, and policy development
Senior level experience in HR business partnering supporting diverse workforce needs
Proven capability in managing complex people matters with professionalism and sound judgement
Experience in developing and facilitating education and information sessions to support capability development
The ability to foster a positive, purpose-driven culture and support staff development
Strategic thinking skills and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships.
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management
Operational understanding of Commonwealth legislation is advantageous
Experience in the wholesale banking and finance sector is desirable

What We Offer

Meaningful Impact: Contribute to Australia's housing solutions while building a world-class organisational culture
Flexible Work: Balanced hybrid arrangement supporting your work-life integration
Growth Opportunities: Be part of our transformation journey with opportunities to shape our people practices
Collaborative Culture: Join a mission-driven team committed to excellence and making a difference

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter as one document outlining your interest and suitability.

We value diversity in our team and welcome all applications from all candidates.

This role is based in our Sydney CBD office. We offer flexible working, with the opportunity to work in the office and from home, in a supportive team environment, while making a difference in our purpose-led organisation.

As a commonwealth entity certain roles at Housing Australia require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

No recruitment agencies please – we will reach out if we require any agency assistance. Thank you.