Full-time (1.0 FTE), Fixed term to 17 December 2026

$99,282 per annum + superannuation

Dandenong Chisholm is seeking an experienced People Services Business Partner for our People Services team. BELONGING & INCLUSION Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

About The Role As a People Services Business Partner, your key responsibilities include: Reviewing and processing Chisholm Flexible Working Arrangement forms and providing advice to employees and managers on Chisholm Flexible Working policy, procedures and escalating to Head People Services and Development and or People Services Business Partners as required.

With the Head People Services and Development, liaise with employees and their managers to process requests for flexible working arrangements under section 65 of the Fair Work Act and relevant Victorian legislation referring as appropriate and maintaining accurate records.

Leverage appropriate attraction and sourcing methodologies and networks to devise and enable program solutions to workforce challenges. Ensure effective project plans are established, and provide regular reporting, tracking and visibility of progress.

Facilitate and support with effective workflow processes for recruitment and on boarding activities, driving great candidate and business experiences.

Understand and support the business and candidates with delivering against the professional evidence requirements for teachers.

Provide People Services support to Business Areas including advice and expertise on people policies & procedures, position approval, appointment & onboarding of new staff, probation management, variations for existing staff, general employment conditions.

Manage effective stakeholder relationships and engagements, build strong relationships with business areas to effectively advise and develop the capability of leaders through coaching.

Facilitate the effective integration of data into decision making, build and leverage people metrics, analysis and insights into conversations with key stakeholders.

Work collaboratively and closely with all PCS team colleagues working to the PCS Service Charter standards in delivery of services.

About You

You will have the following qualifications,



skills & experience: A relevant tertiary qualification.

Substantive experience in the HR field.

Demonstrable current experience and an understanding of contemporary and quality PCS solutions and services across the employee life cycle such as recruitment, induction, performance management etc.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders in a business partner model. High level written and verbal communication skills including proven ability to provide quality client service, deal with conflict situations and provide effective advice across Chisholm.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders in a business partner model.

Proven skills in utilising MS Office applications, HR computing systems and using data to inform decision making.

Strong written skills and the ability to formulate and reformulate key employment documents (or something similar).

Capacity to effectively manage multiple priorities (or similar).

About Us Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

What We Offer An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse.



We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.

Professional Development – continue to grow your career.

Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.

State of the art facilities on our campuses.

Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.

Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential. If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important Information About Your Application

Your application should include: a cover letter your resume contact details of three (3) referees. Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including: Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume

Current valid Employee Working with Children Check

Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia

Verified National Police Check

This position is assessed as partly remote capable and if this position is approved for versatile work arrangements Chisholm’s retains the right to recall to campus in the event of incidents and events that require on campus attendance.

There may be a reasonable requirement to work outside of usual hours during peak workload period/s. Applications for this position close at 9.00 am Tuesday 18 August 2026. If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Sharon Junker, Manager People Services & Development at [email protected].

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing [email protected]. Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

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