Job Description
An exciting prospect 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.
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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.
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This is a Full Time 6 month max-term contract.
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Why Work for us?
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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:
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Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
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Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 pa
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Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
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Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
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A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
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Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
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Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
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14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
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Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!
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Role & Responsibilities
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Partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned to service delivery models, funding constraints, and organisational direction
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Support Executive with clear, evidence-based insights to inform decision-making
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Provide proactive, insight-led advice on workforce risks, opportunities, and emerging trends across business group
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Contribute to strategic planning, including program design, service reform,



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



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

or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at ***email_hidden***
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📌 Strategic Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 Newcastle Anglican
📍 New South Wales