About the Role: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for the alignment of the organisation's business operations and the HR practices and objectives .
The role is a change agent and strategic partner for the business in setting priorities, driving values and delivering business results communication and results.
The HRBP will also provide consultation and coaching to departmental leaders and managers in order to support the business's vision, mission and overall objective.The role includes strategic planning, coordination and implementation of complex projects such as culture change, succession planning, workforce planning, change management, and leadership coaching and development, and is responsible for managing industrial and employee relations issues including, Award interpretation, and management of complaints and investigations whilst minimising risk to the business.
Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration and Perks
Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging available, including $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year.
(if eligible)
Annual flu vaccination
Fully maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution
Supportive team culture that values your expertise
Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate you!
Job Satisfaction – make a real difference
Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder
Duties:
Work under limited direction and operate as a specialist in the HR/IR area.
Provide a consultancy service to develop and oversee the implementation of effective business partnering, to establish operational procedures to shape both strategic and operational practices to meet business needs.




Provide expert advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases where required.
Represent Challenge Community Services in interactions with unions, government departments and other organisations as required.
Maintain relevant, accurate and forward thinking HR policies and procedures.
Mitigation of Industrial Relations Risks
Management and support of disciplinary action ensuring legislative compliance.
Establish and maintain an exceptional partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring the consistent and effective delivery of People related projects and outcomes to the organisation.
Willingness to travel regularly across the designated region to support teams, services, and stakeholders.
Skills and Experience: Essential:
Experience working in a large multi facet organisation
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources management or related fields.
Comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures
Application of a high level of discipline knowledge
Demonstrated experience in the research, design, development, delivery and evaluation of organisational strategies and frameworks, including competency frameworks, performance appraisal and development, measurement and workforce/succession planning.
Demonstrated experience in researching, developing,



implementing and evaluating cultural change and change management initiatives
Demonstrate experience in designing, implementing and evaluating organizational performance systems and process whilst working with organisational leaders to uplift capability of managers, staff members and teams
Proven experience working with continuous improvement methodologies
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships with key internal stakeholders and key external partners
Desirable:Extensive relevant experience of 5 years or more About Us:Since ****, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.
We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.
Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive.
Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.
How to apply When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.
To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Dean Burrows via email: ****** Applications Close: 2nd November ****We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

📌 Hr Business Partner Newcastle – Full Time Role – 76 Hours Per Fortnight
🏢 Challenge Community Services
📍 Newcastle