People and Culture Business Partner

**Join HOPE and Make a Real Difference in Your Community**

At HOPE, we’re dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need, and we want you to be part of our journey. Join us as a People & Culture Business Partner, where you’ll play a key role in helping shape our workforce while making a meaningful impact in Western Australia.

**Why HOPE?**
- Make a Real Impact: Be part of a team that’s changing lives. Help our team who provide vital support in areas such as mental health, alcohol and other drugs, justice, and family and domestic violence.
- Flexible Work Options: Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, located in Perth, with flexibility to support your work-life balance.
- Wellbeing Perks: Access discounts with a major health insurance provider and confidential counselling services for you and your family.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to focus on what matters most to you.

**About the Opportunity**:
HOPE has been making a difference in Western Australia for over 120 years, providing vital support in areas like alcohol and drug services, mental health, family violence, and more. As a People & Culture Business Partner, you’ll partner with managers and leadership teams to support HR practices that align with HOPE’s mission and strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Employee Relations
- Work closely with managers to cultivate positive, trusting relationships and address employee relations issues. Coach and guide managers to proactively manage conflicts and employee challenges.
- Provide advice and coaching to managers on performance management, including career development, disciplinary actions, and resolving grievances.

Workforce Management
- Support managers with performance reviews and succession planning to ensure team capabilities meet current and future organisational needs.
- Assist managers in engaging their teams, using supervision discussions and employee reviews to boost individual and team performance.

Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Champion diversity and inclusion, driving culturally secure HR practices to ensure inclusivity for Aboriginal, CALD, and LGBTQIA+ employees.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Collaborate with the Talent Partner to develop strategies for sourcing talent, particularly for remote and hard-to-fill roles.

Learning, Development, and Capability Building
- Collaborate with managers to identify skill gaps and needs, supporting workforce development initiatives.
- Training & Development: Partner with the P&C team and external training providers to deliver training programs that develop the capabilities of our team to meet current and future needs.

Building Relationships
- Drive Business Partnering Approach: Build and maintain strong relationships with managers and leaders, driving a business partnering approach that contributes to organisational effectiveness.

**About You**:

- Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or a similar field.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a People and Culture Advisor or Generalist, with proven experience in partnering with managers to achieve business goals.
- HR Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of current HR practices, employee relations, and employment regulations.
- Commitment to Diversity: A demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of HR.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience working in community services organisations or similar sectors.
- Experience as a People and Culture Business Partner or in other senior HR roles.

**Additional Information**:
**Our Culture**:
Find out more about HOPE on our website.

**What’s Next**:
If we think you’re a great fit, we’ll be in touch for a chat and may invite you to interview—either online or in person at our office.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We value diversity in all forms and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.