Senior People Partner

Senior People Partner (12 month contract)

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The role

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture team on a 12 month contract. In this strategic role, you'll work closely with APRA's leadership to guide, coach and support the strategic and operational delivery of people related initiatives.
This encompasses people programs that deliver against APRA's Corporate Plans and business priorities, including inclusion and diversity, talent management and workforce planning. The role champions performance and capability coaching as well as supporting change and delivery of activities across the employee lifecycle for internal mobility, learning and development initiatives, employee engagement, and management of complex people matters.

The team

The Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services (ChES) division of APRA is integral to the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, effective communication, and robust governance. The People Partner team is part of the broader People & Culture (P&C) team and focuses on developing strategies that enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, engagement, inclusion, capability development and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of organisational people & culture change programs that align with APRAs corporate objectives;
• Parter with the executive management and other key stakeholders to develop, embed and sustain people and culture initiatives and solutions for their teams;
• Act as a trusted adviser, business coach and influencer to the heads of the divisions on People & Culture;
• Provide consultancy, advice, support and guidance to managers and staff on a wide variety of People and Culture matters;
• Proactively identify opportunities to shape and drive APRA's strategic and operational change initiatives that impact APRA divisions and people; and
• Ensure compliance with and resolve issues related to HR and WHS regulations, legislation and organisation policy.

About you

• Extensive experience in senior HR business partnering roles, ideally in financial or professional services;
• A track record of delivering impactful people strategies and leading change;
• Strong capability in performance coaching, leadership development, and employee engagement;
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices;
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills;
• A proactive mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery; and
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.

APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.

APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.

APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.

APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.

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