Senior People Partner

Senior People Partner (2 years maximum term contract) Are you a solutions focused Senior People Partner looking to make a difference? Be part of an organisation with mission to increase housing supply to all Australians. Hybrid working and great team culture. About Housing Australia As the Commonwealth's independent housing authority, we're tackling one of Australia's most pressing challenges. Established in within the Treasury portfolio, we deliver grants, loans, and innovative support programs that increase housing supply, encourage investment, and create lasting change in communities across the nation. When you join us, you're not just building a career, you're building a better Australia. About the role Reporting to the Head of People & Culture in our Sydney office, the Senior People Partner is responsible for enhancing the end-to-end employee experience while ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks, industrial instruments, and organisational practices. This role partners with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture aligned with organisational values and strategic objectives. Key responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee experience, engagement, and workforce strategies. Align workforce initiatives with organisational goals and workforce planning priorities. Develop programs that improve engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across the employee lifecycle. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Provide expert advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, and enterprise agreements. Ensure compliance with relevant Awards, Fair Work Act, WHS legislation, and public sector employment frameworks. Manage complex employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations, and performance management. Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures to reflect legislative requirements and organisational values. Design and optimise HR processes for efficiency and compliance. Analyse engagement surveys and HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements. Build leadership capability in managing people and fostering positive workplace culture. Skills and experience Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline. Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, industrial relations, and policy development. Senior level experience in HR business partnering supporting diverse workforce needs. Proven capability in managing complex people matters with professionalism and sound judgement. Experience in developing and facilitating education and information sessions to support capability development. The ability to foster a positive, purpose-driven culture and support staff development. Strategic thinking skills and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management. Operational understanding of Commonwealth legislation is advantageous. Experience in the wholesale banking and finance sector is desirable. What We Offer Meaningful Impact : Contribute to Australia's housing solutions while building a world‑class organisational culture. Flexible Work : Balanced hybrid arrangement supporting your work-life integration. Growth Opportunities : Be part of our transformation journey with opportunities to shape our people practices. Collaborative Culture : Join a mission-driven team committed to excellence and making a difference. We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter as one document outlining your interest and suitability. We value diversity in our team and welcome all applications from all candidates. This role is based in our Sydney CBD office. We offer flexible working, with the opportunity to work in the office and from home, in a supportive team environment, while making a difference in our purpose‑led organisation. As a Commonwealth entity certain roles at Housing Australia require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Human Resources and Finance Financial Services and Housing Programs Financial Services and Housing Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr