Human Resource Business Partner

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Until October 2027 
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 1 
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging   
Hours Per Week: 40 
Location: Waratah Campus  
Requisition ID: REQ696948
Applications Close: Sunday, 11th October2026  

Step into a role where your advice, insight and influence will help drive organisational performance in one of NSW’s largest health districts.

About The Opportunity 

Join Hunter New England Local Health District as a Human Resources Business Partner and provide HR advice, coaching and consultancy services to support managers and staff to effectively deliver quality health care. Based at Waratah Campus, you will work as part of a team of four within the broader People & Culture team. Reporting directly to the team manager Melissa Booth, you will build strong partnerships with managers and senior business managers, providing timely and appropriate advice across a broad range of HR matters.

In this role, you will:

• Provide consistent and appropriate HR advice and coach line managers to build their capability in managing staffing responsibilities effectively.
• Conduct grading and job evaluation activities for roles within the district to ensure alignment with organisational structures and standards.
• Undertake straightforward investigations and assist senior HR staff with more complex investigations.
• Prepare documentation and support managers with performance management processes and straightforward organisational changes.
• Assist with HR metric analysis and reporting, make informed judgements on HR risks and escalate issues when required.
• Contribute to HR initiatives including employee engagement, diversity and succession planning.
• Maintain accurate records of issues and projects and provide regular feedback to management on HR-related performance and developments.

This is an opportunity to work within a large, complex and diverse organisation while building and maintaining effective business partnerships with line managers and senior business managers.

About You

We are looking for an adaptable and solutions-focused HR professional who can manage competing priorities while building strong relationships across the organisation.

You will bring:

• A sound understanding of employee relations, as well as strategic and operational human resources, with a commitment to contemporary HR business solutions.
• The ability to determine appropriate and sound HR solutions to improve productivity and organisational effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers, managers and stakeholders.
• The ability to influence others, supported by sound coaching and mentoring skills.
• The ability to multitask, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to identifying issues, seeking solutions and supporting effective outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications and/or experience in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations or qualifications and/or experience deemed equivalent.  

• Current driver's license and ability to travel throughout HNELHD as required by the role. 

   

The Benefits  

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:    
🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero   
🛍️ Proximity to shopping and other services   
✅ Flexible Working arrangements offered  
⭐ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)  
🌴 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)    
👶 Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance    
💸 Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing    
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family    
⭐ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members    

Need more information?  
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Ianna on Melissa.Ianna@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:  

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.  

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.   

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.    

✅ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.

Information for Applicants:  

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2    
    
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.   

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.    

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.     
    
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