Job Description

People & Culture Business Partner – Brisbane n

Brisbane – regional portfolio of SE QLD & WA

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Full-time, permanent

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Partner with leaders across Australia’s leading swim school network

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⭐ Partner with Leaders. Shape Excellent Teams. Make an Impact. ⭐

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Carlile Swim is growing and this creates real opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to shape our people experience, build leadership capability and embed practical, people-focused initiatives across your region.

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We’re looking for a commercially minded business partner who builds trust quickly, gives pragmatic advice and likes seeing their work translate into results on the ground.

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Your work will help create the environment where great swimmers and great people thrive, supporting business growth and delivering great outcomes for families.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be the trusted People & Culture partner for leaders across your assigned region. You will be passionate about genuine business partnering, building strong relationships and uplifting the capability of our leaders.

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This is a true generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle and will be based in Brisbane.

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In This Role, You Will

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Partner with operational leaders to align people plans with growth, productivity and service priorities.

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Coach and build leader capability across the full employee life cycle – building their confidence to manage people matters effectively.

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Provide end-to-end support on performance management, employee relations and workplace concerns.

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Lead organisational change initiatives within assigned region that strengthen employee engagement, team effectiveness and workplace culture.

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Lead annual performance and remuneration reviews,



including calibration, ratings and remuneration discussions within region.

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Advise on the Fitness Industry Award, the Clerks Private Sector Award, the National Employment Standards and related obligations.

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Partner with our Safety team on WHS, workers compensation, and child safeguarding compliance across sites.

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Collaborate with the broader People team on projects and initiatives, leaning in when required, to support other regions.

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About You

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Essential:

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✔️ Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology or a related field

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✔️ 3–5 years’ experience in an HR / People & Culture business partnering role across a multi-site region

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✔️ Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and employee relations practices

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✔️ Proven experience supporting leaders through employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations

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✔️ Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influence and consultation skills

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✔️ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance people outcomes and business needs

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✔️ A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach

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✔️ Ability to travel regularly to sites across your region

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✔️ A commitment to workplace safety and child safeguarding

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Highly regarded:

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✔️ HR experience in an education,



childcare or child-services organisation

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What We Value

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At Carlile Swim, we move at PACE :

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Passionate – Care deeply and bring energy and commitment.

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All In – Show up, take ownership and never compromise on safety.

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Connected – Listen and work as a team to achieve the best outcomes.

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Keep Evolving – Stay curious, positive and open to change, always learning and growing.

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About Carlile Swim

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When Children Swim Better, Families Feel Safer

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Carlile Swim is Australia’s leading swim school, helping children become safer, more confident swimmers for life across our growing national network.

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Founded by swimming pioneers Forbes and Ursula Carlile, we’ve been shaping the learn-to-swim industry for 80 years through exceptional teaching, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to child safety.

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Because swimming isn’t optional. It’s essential.

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Why Join Carlile Swim?

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⭐ Make a real impact in a role that is shaping the future of our business

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⭐ A broad generalist role with influence on how a growing national business is led and structured

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⭐ Ongoing development of your skills and capability in a collaborative and supportive team

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⭐ Staff discounts

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⭐ Purpose and community impact – helping children become safer swimmers for life

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Ready to Make an Impact?

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If you’re a business partner who wants to see your advice make a difference on the ground, we’d love to hear from you.

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Apply with your cover letter and resume .

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️ Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 .

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Carlile Swim is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate screening and safeguarding requirements.

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📌 People & Culture Business Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 Carlile Swim Operations Pty
📍 Brisbane