About Compassion

Compassion Australia is a purpose-driven (NFP) Christian organisation committed to 'releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name'. Working alongside sponsors, supporters and church partners, we help fund and strengthen local church-led child development programs in over 25 countries, creating a lasting impact for children, families and communities.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will be a trusted partner to our senior leaders, providing strategic and practical advice and coaching across a broad range of people matters to build their confidence and capability in leading their teams.

This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to contemporary people initiatives, projects and continuous improvement while building strong relationships across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

This opportunity extends beyond traditional HR partnering. You will contribute across people strategy, leadership development, performance and employee relations, and help shape an evolving P&C; function. You’ll:

- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, providing proactive advice and hands‑on business partnering across a broad range of people matters.
- Equip senior leaders with the confidence and capability to build and lead effective teams.
- Support all activities across Compassion Australia’s performance and talent development frameworks.
- Lead and contribute to P&C; projects, policies and people practices that improve organisational effectiveness and employee experience.
- In collaboration with the Head of P&C;, support the implementation of organisational design and change initiatives.

You will also play an important role in mentoring and developing other members of the P&C; team, providing technical HR guidance and helping build capability across the function.

About you





You're an experienced business partner or HR generalist who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement and a practical approach while remaining connected with the operational priorities of the organisation.

What you’ll bring:

- Demonstrated experience in a HR Business Partnering role, with a broad generalist HR foundation.
- Experience supporting organisational change, performance management and organisational capability.
- A practical, collaborative style with the confidence to constructively challenge and influence.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice and policies.
- Proven abilityto workin a growing setting where processes and practices are still evolving.
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on within a collaborative P&C; team.

Why join Compassion Australia?

- A mission you’ll believe in: Every role contributes to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
- Supportive team culture: Work with people who genuinely care about each other and the mission.
- Boost Your Take‑Home Pay: Access up to $15,900 in tax‑free benefits for everyday expenses & $2,650 on Meals & Entertainment
- Hybrid flexibility: Balance office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home.
- Professional growth: Access learning opportunities, meaningful projects and career development.
- Employee benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, additional leave options, paid volunteering and field trip opportunities and access to EAP & wellbeing support.

At the heart of Compassion’s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty. Our work is Christ‑centred, child‑focused, and church‑based. The successful candidate will be strongly aligned to the values of this leading Christian not‑for‑profit organisation.

We’re looking for someone with a heart for Compassion’s work and equipped with the right skills and experience to fit the role. So even if your experience doesn’t tick every item on our list, we’d still love to hear from you.

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📌 People & Culture Business Partner (Waverley Council)
🏢 Compassion Australia
📍 Waverley Council