Location: Spring Street Office

The Role

The HR Business Partner provides practical people partnering support to leaders across Fire Rescue Victoria, working closely with Senior HR Business Partners to deliver workforce priorities and organisational projects.

This role has a strong focus on supporting a project involving complex workforce and employee relations matters. The role partners with leaders to assist employees experiencing changes in capacity, support workplace adjustments and manage the impacts of employee absences. It provides balanced, practical advice that supports workforce continuity, employee wellbeing and organisational needs.

Through collaborative engagement and proactive problem-solving, the HR Business Partner helps leaders navigate employee matters requiring careful management while strengthening workforce capability and supporting positive workplace outcomes.

Functional Accountabilities

- Partner with leaders on workforce and employee matters.
- Support workforce sustainability, wellbeing and attendance strategies.
- Provide guidance on complex employee management matters.
- Coach leaders in proactive people management practices.

The Team

The People and Culture Directorate take a lead role in strategy development and implementation to enable Fire Rescue Victoria to have a safe workplace, a respectful and achievement‑oriented culture, and an agile and engaged workforce. The key functions of the directorate are Human Resources Systems and Services, Workplace Relations and Ethical Standards, Organisational Development and Business Partnering, and Media and Communications.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high‑quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides the following benefits:

- Access to Rostered Day/s Off




- Adaptable work arrangements may be available
- Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community
- Career and professional development
- Enterprise Agreement salary increases
- Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)
- An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services
- Access to an annual sports voucher
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)
- Free access to gym facilities
- Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

- A formal degree qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related wellbeing discipline
- Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR or HR Business Partner role, with the ability to contribute to both operational and strategic people outcomes.
- Proven ability to support leaders in managing workplace adjustments and workforce availability.
- Experience supporting leaders and employees through periods where additional support to return to work, including facilitating workplace adjustments.
- Demonstrated capability in supporting employee wellbeing and contributing to psychologically safe workplace practices.
- Sound understanding of contemporary human resource practices, employment legislation and diversity.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)



is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty‑first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed here.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any further information, assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Lead, Max Campos at

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range; however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.

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📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Melbourne