People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner

Hearth Support Services · Glen Iris, Australia (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

Salary: AUD 100,000–110,000

Workplace: hybrid

Department: People & Culture

Description

About Hearth 

Hearth is a registered NDIS and TAC disability support services provider. Our pledge as an organisation is to be a driving force in changing the sector to improve quality of life outcomes for people with disability. Hearth strives to create an environment that nurtures, supports, and engages with participants and support workers to provide the highest standard of care. We achieve this through fostering and cultivating long-term, sustainable relationships. 

At Hearth Support Services we will be known for; 

• Our unwavering commitment to delivering better service and quality outcomes for all our clients. 

• Our innovation to deliver support practices that are different to the standards offered by other providers.  

• Creating a sustainable great place to work through mutual respect, development, and the care we provide for each other. 

Position Purpose 

• The People & Culture Partner plays a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with organisational goals while driving initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and organisational capability 
• This role combines strategic HR business partnering with organisational development expertise to improve business performance, employee experience, and workplace effectiveness. 
• This role requires strong people skills, a high level of emotional intelligence and a respect for confidentiality is essential to build positive and trusting relationships with all stakeholders.  

Key Responsibilities 

HR Business Partnering 

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and talent strategies. 

• Support recruitment, succession planning, and retention initiatives to meet business objectives. . 

• Coach managers on effective people management and leadership development. 

Organisational Development   

• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and wellbeing strategies. 

• Conduct organisational diagnostics, employee surveys, and action planning to continuously improve culture and performance. 

People Operations & Efficiency 

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR systems, workflows, and policies. 

• Lead projects that improve employee experience and operational efficiency. 

Culture & Employee Experience 

• Champion organisational values and behaviours across all levels. 

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. 

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Requirements

Selection Criteria 

To be successful in this positionS, candidates must possess the following: 

Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related field. 

Experience 

• 3+ years’ experience in HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development, or a combined People & Culture role. . 
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Analytical and data-driven with problem-solving capability. 

• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity. 

• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to achieving results. 

• Highly developed written and verbal communication capabilities 

• Ability to work autonomously, take accountability and be solution-focused 

Mandatory Requirements 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check 

• Employee Working with Children Check  

• Must satisfy all visa requirements for working in Australia 

• A minimum of two professional references  

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! 

Please include both a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, your suitability for the role, and a little about yourself. 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Apply at Hearth Support Services

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