People and Culture Business Partner

**People and Culture**Business Partner**

**State Library of NSW**

**Clerk Grade**7/8**TRP up to $137**,742** (**comprising** of salary range between $1**10,266** - $1**22,058** plus super and leave loading)**Full-time t**emporary opportunity for a period of 12 months**, with the possibility of ongoing employment**Flexible working and professional development opportunities**

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our highly engaged and productive team.

**About this opportunity**

In this role you will - Provide responsive and specialised HR advice and support to people leaders and staff on government sector legislation, policies, and procedures.- Build and manage effective relationships with people leaders to assist in managing performance, change management, employee relations, workforce planning and development of team capability.- Collaborate on the development of employee engagement and retention programs, incorporating effective culture and communication strategies, leadership, and team development.- Contribute to people management processes and strategies ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.- Undertake job analysis and design, organisation reviews and change management programs.- Review, develop and implement policies and procedures to support the delivery of HR initiatives.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Business and/or equivalent experience is required.

**About the State Library**

The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia’s oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. Visit our website to learn more.

**What we offer**- Flexible working conditions, including hybrid working and the ability to work extra hours where required over several days or weeks and then reclaim those hours as time off.- Professional development opportunities, including study support and targeted training programs to further develop in your career.- Exceptional work environment located in the heart of the CBD, with ergonomic workstations and dedicated staff breakout spaces overlooking Macquarie Street or the Domain.- Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations, gym programs and staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop.- Staff engagement activities, such as workplace committees, a staff suggestion scheme and all staff actively participating in the development of the Library’s Strategic Plan.

**How to Apply**-
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.- Outline how you have partnered with a people leader to manage an employee relations issue. What did you need to consider and how did you determine the best approach.- Describe a time you have either developed or introduced an initiative or program that has resulted in a positive outcome for an employee, team or the business.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Role Description (pdf)
Role Description (word)
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide