Contract Maternity Leave Role Commencing Late January 2027

At Kirinari, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As one of regional Australia's leading community service providers, we support people across disability, aged care, youth, housing and community services to lead meaningful lives.

We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leaders, influence workforce strategy and help build a high-performing, engaged and capable workforce in a maternity leave capacity for approx. 12 months.

If you're passionate about solving complex people challenges, coaching leaders and driving meaningful organisational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Why this role is different

This is more than a traditional HR role.

You'll partner with leaders across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce to deliver people strategies that strengthen organisational performance, leadership capability and employee experience.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Influence workforce strategy, talent planning and organisational growth

- Coach and support leaders to build high-performing, engaged teams

- Navigate complex people challenges and deliver practical, commercially sound solutions

- Lead initiatives that improve workforce capability, culture and organisational effectiveness

- Drive meaningful change in a purpose-driven organisation that positively impacts the communities we serve

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Partnering with leaders to deliver workforce planning, talent and succession strategies

- Coaching and developing leaders to build high-performing teams and strong people management practices

- Managing complex employee and industrial relations matters while ensuring legislative and award compliance

- Leading organisational change,



workforce improvement initiatives and people-focused projects that support business performance

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative HR qualified who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve complex workforce challenges and deliver meaningful organisational outcomes.

You'll bring:

- Experience in a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar role
- Strong employee and industrial relations expertise
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation and modern awards
- Experience coaching and influencing leaders to build capability and accountability
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical outcomes
- Experience within disability, aged care, health or community services, and knowledge of the SCHADS Award, will be highly regarded.

At Kirinari, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're ready to combine strategic HR expertise with meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Come Join Us!

To join our vibrant teams, please submit your application!

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.

WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW!

If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on ***********@kirinari.com.au

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.

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