Senior Business Partner

Job Details – Senior Business Partner

• Job number:
  2035
• Location:
  VIC
• Employment status:
  Full Time Permanent, Hybrid
• Classification:
  Common Law Contact
  ($135,000 – $150,000 TRP + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits)

About genU

At genU, we are a group of passionate, driven individuals dedicated to making lives happier and healthier, especially for people with disability, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. As a profit-for-purpose organisation, we invest directly back into the communities we serve.

we're growing

In an exciting move for the sector and the people we support,
genU is merging with Activ
, one of Western Australia's most trusted and well-established disability service providers. This partnership marks the beginning of a significant national expansion — and with growth, comes opportunity.

Harnessing diversity

At genU, we're not all the same. And that's one of our greatest strengths. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced and how we think.

We welcome diversity in all its forms, including culture, gender, disability, neurodiversity, age, sexuality, religion, spirituality, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritages. We respect the intersections of these identities and recognise the unique experiences and insights they bring to our organisation. Our commitment is to foster a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and a respectful environment where these values are upheld every day.

Join our team

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is a key leadership position within the People & Culture Business Partnering team, responsible for providing leadership and support to the team in delivering people processes across the region. This role involves managing escalations as needed and leading the implementation of critical P&C initiatives throughout the region. Additionally, the Senior HR Business Partner offers strategic and operational advice to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with both organizational goals and P&C deliverables.

Key responsibilities

As a
Senior P&C Business Partner
your responsibilities include:

• Lead People & Culture initiatives in leadership, performance, talent management, and diversity.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations and ER/IR matters.
• Manage and lead key P&C projects and organisational transformation.
• Partner with stakeholders to solve workforce challenges.
• Coach and support stakeholders to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Provide regular updates on emerging issues and people risks.

About you

We are looking for dynamic and values-led individuals who:

• 5+ years in P&C leadership roles with expertise across key areas like workplace relations, performance management, leadership coaching, reward, and talent acquisition.
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performing P&C teams.
• Strong ability to turn P&C programs into impactful solutions for clients.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and industrial agreements.
• Skilled in advising and influencing leaders, driving business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality service.

Employee benefits

genU offers a range of benefits, including:

• Extra leave:
  15 days of personal leave
• Salary packaging:
  Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits
• Discount shopping programs:
  Save at over 450 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, JB HI-FI and Officeworks
• University study benefits:
  25% fee reduction via a Torrens University scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate courses T Torrens University
• Employee referral program:
  Earn a cash bonus for referring successful candidates
• Health and wellbeing support:
  24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Professional development:
  In addition to a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board

Requirements

To be eligible, you must have or willing to complete:

• NDIS Screening Workers Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion.
• A qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
• A collaborative and flexible approach to work, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels
• A passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and empowering others to thrive

Ready to make a difference?

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require support or adjustments (including copies of recruitment materials in accessible formats), then call

or would like further details about the role, please contact
Mila Brkic, National Manager – Business Partnering at or
(Hiring Manager).

If you're ready to make an impact and grow with us,
apply now

Note: Recruitment is accepting multiple applications for vacant positions. Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.