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Location: Melbourne, AU

HR Business Partner (IR/ER)

Join our diverse Oceania team in Australia and grow your career with us!

About the Role: We are seeking an HR Business Partner who thrives in Employee and Industrial Relations. You will be the go‑to expert for complex workplace matters, investigations, performance and conduct issues, interpretation of employment legislation and industrial instruments, while partnering with leaders to drive positive employee outcomes and minimise organisational risk.

Reporting to: HR Manager

Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed Term, full-time (Parental Leave Cover)

Work Location: South Wharf, Melbourne

Role and responsibilities include:

- Partner with leaders across Oceania to deliver strategic HR solutions, workforce planning, organisational design, talent management and employee lifecycle activities.
- Provide trusted advice and coaching to managers on performance management, employee development, change management and workforce effectiveness.
- Lead complex Employee Relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, restructures and Industrial Relations compliance.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, HR policies, WHS requirements and organisational procedures.
- Analyse workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and employer value proposition (EVP) initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver HR projects, policy enhancements and people programs that support organisational objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development, Psychology, or a related discipline,



with 3–5+ years' experience in a HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role.
- Robust Employee Relations and Industrial Relations capability, including knowledge of employment legislation, workplace compliance, and change management principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook, with the ability to analyse data, manage reporting requirements, and support informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with strong organisational, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgement.

Eligibility Requirements

- Applicants must have full working rights to cover the entire length of the employment contract.
- We welcome applications from New Zealand citizens who are interested in relocating to Melbourne, Australia, for this opportunity. We are building our team locally in Australia and are looking for people who want to grow with us; applications from overseas candidates expecting remote work will not be considered.

Benefits

- Flexible Working Options
- Additional Leave Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Health Checks
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary gym access
- Novated car leasing
- Social Club events held all year round
- Employee Wellbeing Support – Mental, cultural, financial, and health resources, including Telus Health
- Study leave and study reimbursement
- Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with partner charities such as the Big Umbrella
- Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
- Career development opportunities across Asia Pacific, Europe and other office locations globally

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📌 HR Business Partner – IR/ER (Melbourne)
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