Human Resources Business Partner

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 + Super 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661503
Closing date: Tuesday the 19th of May
Interviewing: Tentative interview date 25th of May


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

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. In this pivotal advisory role, you will partner with leaders and managers across John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter Children’s Hospital to deliver contemporary HR solutions that support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care - every patient, every time.

About the role

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide expert advice, coaching and consultancy services across a broad range of human resources and industrial relations matters. You will play a key role in strengthening leadership capability, managing employee relations issues and contributing to strategic workforce initiatives within a large, complex and diverse organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong business partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, high-quality HR advice across employee and industrial relations matters

• Coach and support line managers to build confidence and capability in managing workforce matters

• Manage investigations (including privacy matters) and support more complex casework

• Conduct grading and job evaluations in alignment with organisational structures

• Support performance management processes and organisational change initiatives

• Liaise with employee representatives and assist with matters before industrial tribunals

• Analyse HR metrics and provide risk-based insights and reporting

• Contribute to workforce initiatives including engagement, diversity and succession planning

About You

If you are solutions-focused, resilient and passionate about supporting leaders to achieve workforce excellence, this opportunity is for you.

You will bring:

• Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations

• Strong knowledge of employee relations and contemporary HR practices

• Proven ability to provide sound, practical HR solutions in complex environments

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and coach leaders

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess risk and escalate appropriately

• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District as required

• You are confident working both autonomously and collaboratively, and you are committed to fostering respectful, inclusive and culturally safe workplaces.

What we Offer

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.

• Flexible work hours

• 4 weeks annual leave

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).

• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options.

• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families 

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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Thomas on emma.thomas7@health.nsw.gov.au

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

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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.

 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 ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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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