Strategic HR Business Partner

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Next Step Full time

About The Organisation

The Next Step is a leading organisation that prides itself on its commitment to social justice and creating a welcoming environment for all. With multiple campuses across Australia and over 200 partner universities globally, we continue to grow and evolve as leaders in our field.

The Role

As a Strategic HR Business Partner at The Next Step, you will work closely with the CPO, P&C team, and leaders across the university to develop and implement people initiatives that enhance employee experience and drive change. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable collaboration and drive desired outcomes;
  • Identifying and overseeing projects linked to university opportunities and challenges, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance culture, capability, and systems;
  • Developing high-quality written communication, including reports, business cases, and policies, to support governance, risk, and change management.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR professional who thrives in an environment where they can take ownership and add value. You will bring a range of skills and qualifications, including:

  • Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills to advise, consult, and inspire stakeholders;
  • Extensive experience in providing expert advice on people matters, diagnosing and triaging issues to reach solutions that are compliant and commercially viable;
  • Demonstrated success in overseeing project delivery across the employee life cycle, utilising pragmatic HR practices and engaging your audience to drive positive change;
  • Excellent written skills and analytical approach to develop compelling business cases, policies, and reports;
  • Ability to flex between strategic direction and hands-on work depending on organisational needs;
  • Relevant tertiary qualification.

Salary and Benefits

This permanent position comes with a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits including numerous staff benefits, extra paid leave days, paid parental leave, and valuable professional development schemes.



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