Human Resources Business Partner
🔍 Location Negotiable
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ707829 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Full-Time Opportunities Until October 2027
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 1
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 Per annum + Salary packaging options
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Location negotiable across New England and Newcastle
Requisition ID: REQ707829
Applications Close: Sunday, 29th November 2026 at 11:59pm
Bring your HR expertise and strategic insight to a role where you can influence workforce outcomes, partner with senior leaders and make a meaningful impact across one of NSW’s largest health districts.
About the Opportunity
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking two experienced Human Resource Business Partners to join our People & Culture team and make a meaningful impact by partnering with leaders to build a capable, supported and high-performing workforce that delivers quality healthcare to our communities.
We have two opportunities available:
Position 1 – Permanent Full Time: Location is negotiable across the New England region and Newcastle, with a preference for candidates based in Tamworth, Inverell or Newcastle. The role offers flexibility in work location, with occasional scheduled travel required.
Position 2 – Temporary Full Time until October 2027: Based at Waratah Campus, Newcastle.
As a trusted HR partner, you will provide advice, coaching and consultancy to managers and senior leaders, building strong relationships and supporting effective workforce management across a diverse range of HR matters.
In this role, you will:
Provide consistent, practical HR advice and coach line managers to build their capability in managing staffing responsibilities.
Conduct grading and job evaluation activities to ensure roles align with organisational structures and standards.
Undertake straightforward investigations and support senior HR staff with more complex matters.
Prepare documentation and support managers through performance management processes and straightforward organisational changes.
Analyse HR metrics and reporting, assess workforce risks and escalate issues where required
Contribute to HR initiatives, including employee engagement, diversity and succession planning.
Maintain accurate records of HR issues and projects and provide regular updates to management on HR-related performance and developments.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large, complex and diverse organisation, building trusted partnerships with line managers and senior leaders to influence workforce outcomes and support effective workforce management.
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 Accrued Day 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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For Position 1 (Permanent) role related questions please contact Nathan White on Nathan.White@health.nsw.gov.au.
For Position 2 (Temporary) or any general role related queries or questions please contact Melissa Booth on Melissa.Booth@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.
✅ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent 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.
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