People & Culture Business Partner

The Archdiocese of Hobart (‘the Archdiocese’) is the expression of the Catholic Church in Tasmania. A position has become available in our Church Office which administers corporate services to parishes and Archdiocesan agencies such as CatholicCare Tasmania, Centacare Evolve Housing, St Joseph Affordable Homes, and Catholic Development Fund.

About the Opportunity

Located in New Town, the People and Culture team provides high-level human resources support, mentorship, and consultancy across all the Archdiocese’s agencies on a state-wide basis.

The People and Culture Business Partner will report to the Director People and Culture and will work across a diverse range of industry sectors. You will engage with leaders, provide expert advice and support and drive transformation initiatives that support the business and our people strategies. You will work to balance the people and commercial landscapes to achieve business outcomes and results. 

This role has a human resources generalist focus on managing all aspects of human resources including policy development, recruitment and selection, learning and development, industrial relations and employee relations, performance management, remuneration, risk management, and reporting.

As a people-focused, results-oriented professional you will strive to meet the key functions of the role:

• Provide timely day-to-day People & Culture advice, support and consultancy to managers and employees.
• Upskill People Leaders to ensure they are fully empowered to lead their team members across the employee lifecycle. 
• Provide guidance, support and coaching on a broad range of ER/IR matters.
• Drive a values-aligned culture and encourage continuous feedback.
• Assist with human resources strategy including performance, talent, recruitment, and organisational design.
• Partner and collaborate with leaders across the organisation to ensure the ongoing alignment, integration, and embedding of the People and Culture strategy.

About You

You’re a people person who brings the energy, is a team player and are also professional in your approach. We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly culture and our employees are encouraged to reciprocate and demonstrate the Catholic Social Teachings of respect, integrity, hospitality, inclusiveness, forgiveness, and justice towards each other, and those that they serve in their respective roles. We are looking for the right individual with these values to seamlessly fit into our team.  

You must be flexible and adaptable and demonstrate previous experience in a People and Culture Business Partner role, ideally, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a true human resources generalist.

At a minimum you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor level or higher) in Human Resources Management, Law, Business Administration, or relevant work experience.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships.
• Experience across relevant legislation, awards, policies, and human resources best practice. 
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
• Resilience and the ability to multi-task, live our values and thrive in a dynamic, agile workplace. 

The successful applicant will also require a current driver's licence, a National Police Criminal History Check and current and valid registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

What’s in it for you?

• Friendly and supportive value-based culture and team
• Access to salary packaging – reduce taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program – for yourself and your family
• Additional paid days bonus leave for Easter and the Christmas period. Plus, other generous leave provisions such as additional long service leave and paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for growth and development across various industries.
• On-site parking and your own office space which you can decorate to your personal style!

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you!

With guidance from the Position Description, please address each of the minimum criteria in this job ad and let us know why you would be a good fit for the Archdiocese’s identity, culture, and mission (maximum two pages).

Applications close 5 pm Friday 22 March 2024.

The Archdiocese of Hobart is a child safe organisation and we are committed to providing safe communities that uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our commitment we require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to employment such as a requirement to hold a current registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check.

The Archdiocese of Hobart is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We promote and support a family friendly workplace.

The Archdiocese of Hobart acknowledges with respect the traditional custodians of Country in Tasmania, their elders past, present, and emerging.