Senior HR Business Partner

St John of God Social Outreach

As a Mission driven, for purpose organisation, St John of God Health care’s commitment to social justice is part of who we are. We exist to benefit the community, especially those most in need.

One of the ways we do this is by providing free or low-cost community mental health, homelessness support and capacity strengthening services that empower individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Timor-Leste to transform their lives.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leaders and managers across our outreach services to deliver strategic people solutions that support organisational priorities, workforce capability, and business performance. This role plays a critical part in aligning people practices with operational and strategic objectives to enable high-performing teams and positive workforce outcomes.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide expert guidance across employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, leadership support, organisational change, and employee engagement across our geographically dispersed footprint. You will work closely with leaders predominantly on a virtual basis to build capability, drive people initiatives, and ensure compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies, and contemporary HR best practice.

Our workforce is diverse and passionate, comprising both clinical and support-based caregivers, including mental health clinicians, health professionals, youth workers, support workers, and administration professionals employed under a range of industrial instruments. No two days are the same, making this a varied, dynamic, and rewarding role.

The role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis (30.4 hours per week) and provides a unique opportunity to influence organisational outcomes while supporting services that address unmet community need across Australia and Timor-Leste.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with people leaders and managers to deliver strategic people solutions that support business performance and workforce capability.

• Provide expert advice across employee relations, including performance management, workplace investigations, conduct matters, grievances, and conflict resolution.

• Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, and resourcing strategies to meet current and future workforce needs.

• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen people management capability, team performance, and employee engagement.

• Drive initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture, organisational values, diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety.

• Support organisational change initiatives through effective consultation, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement activities that enhance people practices, processes, and service delivery.

• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights that support informed decision-making, employee retention, and organisational performance.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, together with substantial HR business partnering experience in a complex organisation. You will possess strong

knowledge of contemporary HR practices, employment legislation, industrial relations, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning, with the ability to align people strategies to business objectives and drive meaningful outcomes.

A trusted and influential HR professional, you will have a proven ability to:

• Coach and develop leaders to build people management capability.

• Navigate complex employee relations matters with confidence and professionalism.

• Drive workforce planning, organisational change, culture, and engagement initiatives.

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

• Analyse workforce data and translate insights into practical people strategies.

• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support in a fast-paced environment.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

Why join us?

At St John of God Social Outreach, our work is driven by purpose. We support some of the most vulnerable members of our community by delivering services that address unmet need and create meaningful social impact.

Our caregivers consistently describe our culture as a key reason they enjoy working with us. They particularly value:

• Making a meaningful contribution to the community.

• Work that has a special purpose and meaning beyond "just a job".

• A strong sense of pride in the work we do and the impact we create.

We can offer you

• Salary: $128,800 to $143,100 (pro-rata), plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent Part Time position (30.4 hours per week) offering flexible start and finish times, including the option for school-hours arrangements or spread your hours across either a four- or five-day work week.

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities across St John of God Health Care's national network.

• Working alongside a supportive and highly collaborative team.

• Exposure to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

• The opportunity to make a visible impact on organisational outcomes.

• Experience working within a large and complex healthcare and community services organisation.

• Bike riding facilities and showers

• Central Perth CBD location, close to bus and train stations

• Hybrid working arrangements (40% work from home)

For enquiries, contact Susan Cantwell, Chief Executive Officer, SJG Outreach Services, on 0467 717 199

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.