Senior People

Senior People & Culture Business Partner - Pharmacy Operations

Ballarat | Full-Time Permanent | Healthcare

Shape the Future of People & Culture

Are you a forward-thinking HR professional ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic healthcare organisation as Senior People & Culture Business Partner, where you'll partner with Pharmacy Operations to enhance our culture and create exceptional employee experiences across our network of pharmacies.

This isn't your traditional P&C role. You'll be at the forefront of modern people practices, leading strategic initiatives while building a thriving workplace culture that puts people first.

What Makes This Role Special?

Strategic Impact: Partner directly with senior leaders to deliver innovative HR solutions that drive business performance and employee engagement.

Modern HR Practice: Lead the optimisation of our HRMS platform and champion digital-first processes that enhance efficiency and employee outcomes.

Culture Leadership: Help us continue our people strategy roadmap by embedding our Guiding Principles and shaping our culture to build high-performing teams.

Strategic Focus: Lead workforce planning discussions and culture enhancement initiatives in a thriving healthcare environment.

Your Impact Areas

• Strategic Business Partnership - Become the trusted advisor to Pharmacy Operations leadership
• Employee Relations Excellence - Guide us through ER matters with confidence and expertise
• Culture & Engagement - Design and implement initiatives that create psychological safety and drive performance
• Systems & Process Innovation - Optimise our people technology and create better ways of working
• Talent Management - Lead recruitment strategies and succession planning for critical pharmacy roles

What You Bring

• Significant experience at a senior level in HR generalist roles within complex operational environments
• Proven business partner with strong employee relations expertise
• Background with HRMS platforms and digital HR transformation
• Contemporary approach to culture, engagement, and workforce planning
• Exceptional communication skills with coaching mindset
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business or related field

For full selection criteria and role details, visit the position description on our website.

Why Choose Us?

Meaningful Work: Contribute to high-quality healthcare delivery while building exceptional workplace experiences.

Growth Opportunities: Lead strategic initiatives, mentor team members, and shape the future of our people practices.

Values-Driven Culture: Join an organisation committed to care, collaboration, performance excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Work-life balance with options for flexible work hours and the ability to accrue RDOs.
• Learning & Development programs to support your professional growth and career progression.
• Staff discounts across pharmacy, medical, and eyecare services.
• The opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, community-focused organisation that prioritises improving health outcomes for the wider community.

Why Choose UFS Healthcare?

At UFS Healthcare, we:

• Operate 19 pharmacies across western Victoria and offer a range of health services through our four medical centres.
• Provide non-emergency medical care free of charge to our local community via the Ballarat Urgent Care Clinic.
• Deliver exceptional optical services through our eyecare business.

We're a diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to creating a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, identities, and abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application process, we're here to support you.

If you're passionate about people-centric P&C practices and ready to make a strategic impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to view our full position description , please head over to

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Chief People & Culture Officer, Lauren Baker on: or via email: [email protected]

Applications close: 9am Tuesday 8 th July 2025