Senior Human Resources Business Partner

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Berry Street Yooralla HR Business Partnering team is a dynamic group of experienced HR professionals whose core values are founded on shaping a positive, inclusive, and high performing workplace culture. We believe that when we support, build leadership capability and coach our leaders, we strengthen our entire organisation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a value driven experienced Senior HR professional to partner with stakeholders in building leadership capability in driving employee engagement, managing performance and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. We partner with our people to create environments where everyone can thrive.

• Full time, Permanent role
• Hybrid (WFH) and Melbourne CBD with travel to regional offices
• Competitive salary + Super + Salary packaging and Motor Vehicle allowance $10,500

If you're a values-driven HR professional who enjoys a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice, support and guidance to leaders and staff
• Manage complex workplace relations matters, including representing the organisation at Fair Work and liaising with unions
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Support and coach leaders in managing performance and development initiatives and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement that supports the People & Culture strategy
• Embrace and demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in your practice 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships within a portfolio in addition to having significant expertise in all aspects of HR.

• Extensive experience in HR business partnering roles in community services, specifically in disability services and/or child, youth and family services.
• Strong expertise in industrial relations, including interpretation/understanding of enterprise bargaining agreements and awards, and Fair Work legislation.
• Experience in workforce planning, change management, and employee engagement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles in a workforce setting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching and leadership skills
• Current knowledge of trends in human resources practice, leadership development and industrial relations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management 
• Demonstrated understanding of disability services sector legislation and/or child safe work practices including Reportable Conduct and Child Incident Management Systems 

We strongly encourage people with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People to apply. 

Why Join Us?

• $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging
• Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

Interested?

Apply with you resume and cover letter addressing the experience and capabilities section.

We will be reviewing applications as received and this role will only be open until we have found the right candidate!

Any questions regarding the role please contact Carla Cleary, Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering at ccleary@berrystreet.org.au 

Our culture 

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.