People & Culture Business Partner

About the role

A growing, purpose-driven community housing organisation in Brisbane is looking for an experienced HR professional to take a standalone People & Culture role. It is a hands-on business partnering position that balances day-to-day HR work with manager coaching, systems improvement and organisational development. The role suits someone who enjoys operational detail but can also step back to identify improvements and help managers build their confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with managers, giving practical advice and coaching on performance management, employee relations, workforce planning and people-related issues
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, employment changes and offboarding
• Support the implementation and optimisation of a new system, streamlining workflows and automating processes
• Help managers navigate organisational change and communicate effectively with their teams
• Identify capability gaps, coordinate training and development and support managers in developing their teams
• Ensure HR practices comply with employment legislation and industrial instruments such as the SCHADS Award, working with Finance on payroll matters
• Support initiatives that strengthen workplace culture, engagement and wellbeing

Required profile

• Experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role, confident in advising and coaching managers
• Experience managing day-to-day HR operations and supporting the employee lifecycle
• Ability to balance compliance and professional judgement with empathy and discretion
• Experience in the not-for-profit, community services or community housing sector preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards
• Knowledge of employee relations
• Familiarity with the SCHADS Awards or other award interpretation preferred

What we offer

• SCHADS Level 6 salary
• Full-time position (38 hours per week)
• Opportunity to own a broad HR function and shape its direction
• A supportive, purpose-driven organisation committed to its people and the community