Human Resources Business Partner

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking an experienced HR professional to join our People, Property and Security section as a Human Resources Business Partner.

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will support the development and delivery of key people-focused initiatives across NHMRC. This role will support and partner with managers and our employees to strengthen culture, build capability and a positive workplace. You will offer expert guidance and advice on people-related matters in performance, employee wellbeing, and compliance through proactive engagement, data-driven insights, and collaborative partnerships.

Why work with us?

What truly makes us a great place to work? It's our highly engaging, inclusive, and supportive culture. With an outstanding 85% response rate, our staff told us they feel pride in their work (89%), are committed to our goals (92%), and value our leadership and communication. We're leading the way in employee engagement, innovation, and wellbeing support - making NHMRC not just a workplace, but a community where people thrive. *According to our recent APS Census results.

Our roles come with broad responsibilities and minimal hierarchy, making it easier to get things done. You'll be part of a small, inclusive, and high-performing team with a strong, supportive culture.

What we offer:

• A genuinely flexible work environment with no anchor days, empowering you to manage your time your way.
• A dynamic, diverse and supportive team across Melbourne and Canberra.
• Wellbeing programs including monthly yoga, up to 6 free counselling sessions per year, and a workplace that genuinely cares.
• Generous recreational leave, personal leave, cultural leave, parental leave and paid end of year shutdown.
• Study assistance and professional development opportunities that align with your career goals.
• Opportunities to be trusted to lead high value projects with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow.
• Strategic exposure where you can engage directly with senior leaders and contribute to decisions that shape our future direction.

Job specific duties

You will be supported by a high performing team and under limited direction, to:

• Develop and implement people projects and initiatives to support NHMRC's priorities.
• Guide and support managers and employees with workplace matters on performance, wellbeing and Code of Conduct.
• Partner with managers to understand current and future workforce opportunities risks and priorities, creating solutions that build capability, engagement and support employee wellbeing.
• Prepare consultation materials, organise and facilitate consultation sessions with stakeholders, and effectively interpret and implement feedback received.
• Develop and implement workplace policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Respond to, build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Contribute to section, branch and organisational business and strategic activities.

For more information and the Job Description

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NHMRC is an inclusive and diverse employer that supports gender equity and diversity in leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, mature age people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a position at NHMRC, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to provide evidence of this. If successful, you will also be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Notes

The location for this role is flexible and it can be in either our Canberra or Melbourne offices.

Applications close

11:30 PM AEST Monday, 10 November 2025