Associate Director Business Partnering at myCareer - NSW Government

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

173174.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Business Partnering, Strategic Planning, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Mentorship, People Management, Organizational Design, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Policy Interpretation, Evidence-based Decision Making

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Associate Director Business Partnering Lead a HR business partnering team to deliver strategic people, culture and workforce advice Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $149,739 to $173,174 per annum plus superannuation Ongoing role based in Haymarket, Sydney NSW About the role The Associate Director, Business Partnering leads a high-performing team of HR specialists to deliver expert people, culture and workforce advice to the department. Acting as a strategic partner, the role enables leaders to effectively manage their workforce, build capability, navigate complex people management matters, and drive successful organisational change. You will lead a portfolio of complex initiatives and projects, managing interdependencies and ensuring delivery of key outcomes within tight timeframes and competing priorities. A key focus of the role is providing targeted insights, clear explanations and evidence-based recommendations aligned to business priorities, enabling data-driven decision making across the organisation. You will lead the analysis and interpretation of workforce data and trends to identify emerging issues, inform strategic workforce planning, and support organisational design and change initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coaching and influencing to uplift leadership capability and ensure the effective delivery of people and workforce strategies. You will also provide expert guidance on People Matters Employee Survey results, supporting the business to drive business outcomes and implement sustainable change. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. About you You are an experienced and trusted people and culture leader with a strong background in HR business partnering. With highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, you engage effectively at all levels and influence the resolution of complex and sensitive people matters in line with legislation, policies and procedures. You bring proven capability in change and project management, strategic problem-solving and driving business transformation. You have demonstrated experience using data and insights to inform decision making and improve workforce outcomes, along with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. You are a capable and driven leader, leading and developing a team of HR specialists while building capability through coaching, mentorship and continuous improvement. How to apply Click ‘apply now’ to submit your online application. Please include an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the role. Closing Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 [10.00AM] Contact: For any questions, please contact Dragana Papak, Director Talent and People Operations via email: dragana.papak@dciths.nsw.gov.au Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities. Together we: Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history. We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director leads a team of HR specialists to provide strategic workforce, culture, and people advice to the department. They manage complex projects and initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership to drive organizational change.