Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior HR Business Partner is an influential role in the Workplace Relations, Partnering and Inclusion Division, reporting to the Portfolio Manager. You will provide strategic guidance and support to your assigned client portfolios, acting as the first point of contact for people matters and advising senior leaders on performance, conflict, respectful behaviour and employee wellbeing. The role is based at the Victoria Police Centre in Docklands, with possible travel to metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client groups, giving senior leaders strategic advice and support on complex people matters
• Develop practical solutions aligned with organisational objectives and business plans
• Advise leaders on workforce planning, recruitment approaches, organisational structures and strategic initiatives
• Coach executives and senior managers to implement HR strategies and resolve complex people issues early
• Work with HR colleagues and specialist teams to deliver consistent solutions
• Contribute to initiatives such as supporting leaders in implementing organisational change, strengthening early intervention, using people data to inform workforce decisions, promoting inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces, and building people leadership capability among managers

Required profile

• Ideally experience in business partnering or a similar role advising leaders and designing HR solutions
• Tertiary qualification in human resources or a related field
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships in a complex, diverse environment
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work within agreed timeframes; adaptable, pragmatic and committed to continuous learning
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit or visa

Applications close midnight on Thursday 19 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek, with a resume and completed application form. Pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.