The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategic People & Culture Business Partner to join the team at Newcastle Anglican.
You will be responsible for providing high-level, forward-looking workforce and organisational advice to Executive and senior leaders across an allocated business group.
You will help shape the workforce strategy, supporting service design and program transitions, and ensure people approaches are aligned to applicable funding models, regulatory requirements, and organisational priorities.
This is a Full Time 6 month max-term contract.
Why Work for us?
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work.
As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:
Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
Generous salary packaging perks of up to $15,900 pa
Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!
Role & Responsibilities:
Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned to service delivery models, funding constraints, and organisational direction
Support Executive with clear, evidence-based insights to inform decision-making
Provide proactive, insight-led advice on workforce risks, opportunities, and emerging trends across business group
Contribute to strategic planning, including program design, service reform, and tender readiness




Lead the development of workforce models that are sustainable, compliant, and aligned to contract and service requirements
Provide strategic advice on organisational structure, role design and workforce composition
Provide strategic oversight of industrial risks associated with workforce decisions, including Enterprise Agreement and Award implications and employment legislation
Guide leaders on complex workforce scenarios, balancing operational, financial, and employee considerations
Support effective engagement with unions and ensure a considered and consistent approach to industrial matters
Lead strategic people-related projects and change initiatives end-to-end, including shaping approach, engaging stakeholders, and supporting effective change adoption across the business
Lead and coordinate workforce and organisational aspects of complex change and transformation initiatives, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and effective change adoption
Ensure alignment between workforce strategy, communication, and implementation
Act as a trusted advisor to Executive and senior leaders, proactively identifying emerging risks and coordinating early, strategic responses to complex people and organisational challenges
Coach leaders in navigating ambiguity, managing change, and aligning workforce decisions to broader strategy
Contribute to building leadership capability in workforce planning and organisational thinking




Triage complex workforce and employment matters early, drawing together relevant stakeholders to enable timely, well-informed strategic decision-making
Work closely with People Experience functions (Talent, Culture & Capability, Change) to align workforce initiatives
Collaborate with People Services (ER, People Advisory, Payroll, WHS) to ensure effective execution of workforce strategies
Contribute to whole-of-organisation P&C; initiatives and strategic priorities
Contribute to continuous improvement of People & Culture practices, policies and frameworks
About you?
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or other related discipline
Significant experience in a senior HR role or strategic equivalent
Proven organisational, administrative and time management skills, including strong attention to detail
Effective self-management and prioritisation of workloads
Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and a willingness to work on different and multiple activities
Strong experience in Business Partnering, including providing advice to Senior Leaders and various stakeholders
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at ••••@newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

📌 Strategic Business Partner (Newcastle)
🏢 Anglican Care
📍 Newcastle