Max-term 6 month contract

Hours per week: 35 hours

Location: Melbourne

Applications close date: 20 August 2026 About Us At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 76 countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to join our team on a max-term 6 month contract.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead People & Culture Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing trusted HR advice and support to leaders and employees across the organisation, partnering with stakeholders to deliver people initiatives, support the employee lifecycle, and foster an inclusive and engaged workplace culture. Key Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to provide trusted, practical people advice across the employee lifecycle.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide guidance on workplace legislation, policies and employment matters.

Support recruitment, interview processes and leadership capability initiatives as required.

Partner with leaders to develop workforce plans that build organisational capability and support current and future business needs.

Support leadership capability by providing coaching, guidance and development solutions that strengthen individual and team performance.

Provide trusted employee and industrial relations advice, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and organisational policies.

Analyse and provide workforce metrics and insights to support informed people and business decisions.

Partner with leaders to plan and implement change initiatives that support organisational objectives.

Provide support and input into Employee Engagement surveys.

Support the implementation of WHS policies, procedures, and safety management activities. For any enquiries relating to this role, please contact [email protected] Desired Skills and Experience

Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and leadership development initiatives.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). A little about you (Key Selection Criteria)

Substantial experience providing strategic and operational HR support in complex, fast-paced environments





Proven ability to rapidly establish credibility and build trusted relationships effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Experience coaching and supporting to People Leaders on workforce management, performance and team development matters

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, and contemporary people management practices How to Apply Complete the online application form, then, as three separate documents, upload:

A cover letter that tells us why you want to join Oxfam Australia, and how your qualified history and lived experience make you the right candidate.

Your CV.

Your response to the key selection criteria outlined in the advertisement.

Here is the link to the Position Description What we can offer you Superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).

The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.

We value flexibility and seek to support our people in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

Cultural leave

Superannuation matching Diversity, equity and inclusion are core to who we are. We actively seek to create a workplace that reflects the communities we are a part of, where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive - please let us know if you need adjustments at any stage.

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Our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our core values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Courage drive everything we do at Oxfam. Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.

We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.



Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia. Australian work rights Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position.

Each application will be considered on its merits.

Oxfam

Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia.

Oxfam

Australia does not provide visa sponsorship. Additional information For ongoing roles and fixed term roles, candidates will be required to have Australian work rights for the duration of their employment with Oxfam Australia.

At Oxfam Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone's rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate discrimination. We centre and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia: Supports employee-led committees Promotes consultative ways of working and decision making Maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through multiple leave types Provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values Ensures a fair and accessible recruitment process

📌 People and Culture Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Oxfam Australia
📍 Melbourne