People & Culture Business Partner

at  Samaritans

The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join the team at Newcastle Anglican. You will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to leaders within the assigned department regarding key people management processes and policies to uplift people and culture and employee relations. You will also provide specialised expertise and advise on specific people and culture strategies and issues.
This is a Full Time 12 month max-term contract.
Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 pa
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!

WHO WE ARE?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No third-party applications pleas

• Develop and sustain relationships with all internal stakeholders to ensure successful people and culture services are provided
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external parties including unions and other relevant external organisations
• Collaborate with and support other teams within the broader People & Culture team to build a strong service culture
• Keep abreast of employment related standards, legislation and practices relevant to HR, Community Services/ Aged Care and / or not for profit organisations
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive, organisational wide, HR programs based on relevant legislation and contemporary HR management practices
• Identify and act on opportunities to enhance the capability of managers, through coaching and guidance, to implement workforce initiatives, programs and plans that improve workforce management and business performance
• Work with Leaders to develop and review meaningful performance management and development plans
• Effectively manage ER/IR processes in an efficient and fair manner

About you?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in relevant field or equivalent industry experience
• Proven organisational, administrative and time management skills, including strong attention to detail
• Effective self-management and prioritisation of workloads
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and a willingness to work on different and multiple activities
• Sound knowledge of HR Related legislative and regulatory requirements and/or experience