Business Partner P&C

Our Purpose and Ambition

NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.

NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we've been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We're a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.

We're committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.

We are currently creating a world-leading centre for innovation on-site at Macquarie University that represents a new era for hearing and vision loss. This nationally significant social infrastructure project will be a place to nurture, trial and share new ideas and form new partnerships that will drive better outcomes for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.

About the Role

Are you an experienced HR Generalist who thrives on variety and impact? At NextSense, we're looking for a dynamic professional with proven expertise in HR partnering and industrial relations to join our People & Culture team.

In this role, you'll deliver a proactive, end-to-end HR service that truly puts people at the centre. You'll partner closely with your client groups, providing strategic advice and driving initiatives that build leadership capability, strengthen culture, and enhance the employee experience across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join us. Our People & Culture team are leading transformational change with the full support of executive leadership. From shaping a new network model to embedding cultural initiatives that attract and retain the very best people, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver outcomes that make a real difference.

As part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives that directly align with business strategy.
• Partner with leaders to drive positive workforce engagement and culture.
• Support projects that evolve how we work and strengthen our employee experience.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our brand-new offices at Macquarie University, with some travel to sites across NSW and interstate.

If you're motivated by making an impact, building strong partnerships, and being part of an organisation that's evolving to succeed, perform, and grow, we'd love to hear from you

About You

The Business Partner, People & Culture will provide a strategic and people first approach to supporting managers through the alignment of HR initiatives with organisational objectives.

Key role responsibilities include:

• Truly business partnering with our subject matter experts to support their operational goals, and to drive the effective delivery of people strategies
• Coach and develop our leaders to build their capability and confidence in a way that aligns with best practice
• Providing guidance and advice to management and leadership based on in depth understanding of the area you are supporting and the broader business strategy
• Providing operational support throughout the entire employee life cycle, utilising a data driven approach
• Be a champion of engagement and improving overall employee experience
• Effectively manage IR/ER matters as required
• Ensuring consistent communication and delivery of P&C strategic and operational initiatives across the organisation
• Lead change management processes and programs
• Engaging in project work on a range of people & culture issues
• Maintaining productive working relationships with key stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Law or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience as HR generalist and Industrial/Employment Relations
• Understanding of the Australian Industrial Relations System and EEO practices and principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with all levels and in geographically dispersed locations
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team
• The ability to connect with people to understand their issues and problem solve accordingly by presenting tailored solutions
• The ability to think strategically and be proactive
• Experience working in a fluid and changing environment
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Solution focused with strong influencing skills
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
• Well-developed communication, presentation and computer skills
• Clear NSW Working with Children Check
• Clear Criminal Record Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging with Smart Salary to increase your take home pay
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• A People & Culture team that invest in upskilling one another
• 2 weeks paid leave over Christmas in addition to 4 weeks annual leave
• Extensive personal/carer's leave support
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer, and 6 weeks for secondary carer
• On-campus benefits following our relocation to Macquarie University where we now operate out of our new purpose-built state-of-the-art Head Office
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program

We're here to help. If you have any further questions please reach out to our hiring manager Belinda Asaad at Good luck

NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.