yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Powered by yourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.

Realise your potential at yourtown

your opportunity

The People & Culture Business Partner will deliver HR initiatives from an operational and strategic perspective. Based at our Milton head office, you will uplift organisational capability by partnering with business leaders to drive change and promote a high performing culture.

In addition to this you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering quality advice on a broad range of HR matters affecting your assigned client groups.
• Work collaboratively with business leaders in the development and execution of workforce plans including the analysis of workforce data to drive decision making within client groups.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives that contribute to the culture and productivity.
• Lead and contribute to relevant HR projects, strategic initiatives, organisation development and continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake and assist with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to support yourtown services.
• Provide support and strategic input through organisational design, capability development, talent management, performance management, transformation, and change management.

what we are looking for

• Degree qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Psychology, or relevant discipline and six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that successfully achieve desired outcomes.
• Solid understanding of the compliance, legal and industrial relations framework within which yourtown operates.
• Experience in a not for profit organisation would be highly regarded
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, exercise critical decision making, manage customer expectations and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive and professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and people acumen, and ability to influence business leaders in all people related matters.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• Salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• Regular line supervision and support
• Ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• Opportunities for internal and external professional development
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit our website.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | [email protected] using the subject line: People & Culture Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.