HR Business Partner Newcastle

1 day ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time $110,000 - $150,000 per year

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About The Role
As a
HR Business Partner (HRBP)
with Challenge Community Services, you'll act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the business. This role drives organisational performance by aligning HR practices with business objectives, leading change, and supporting leaders to achieve outcomes.

You'll provide expert advice, coaching and guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, culture initiatives, and policy development, while managing risk and compliance.

Benefits

  • Salary starting from $110k + Super + Annual Leave Loading (negotiable for highly experienced applicants)
  • Fully maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year (if eligible)
  • Meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 pre-tax (if eligible)
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave (if eligible)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Fitness Passport for you and your family
  • Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate you

Duties

  • Partner with leaders to align HR strategy with business priorities
  • Lead organisational design, culture change, workforce and succession planning
  • Provide coaching and advice to managers on performance, leadership and compliance
  • Manage industrial and employee relations, including disputes, investigations, and complaints
  • Represent the organisation in union consultations, Fair Work proceedings, and external forums
  • Drive implementation of performance management, development, and talent programs
  • Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice
  • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across the workforce

Essential
Skills and Experience:

  • Relevant degree qualification and 5+ years of senior HR/IR experience
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, industrial instruments, and HR policy
  • Proven experience in employee relations, investigations, and dispute resolution
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change and culture transformation initiatives
  • High-level consultation, coaching, and influencing skills with leaders and managers
  • Ability to work under limited direction, exercising judgement and strategic thinking
  • Current Working With Children Check, NDIS Screening Check, Police Check, and Driver's Licence

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in HR, IR or related field
  • Experience working within a large, complex, multi-faceted organisation
  • Experience in succession planning and workforce analytics

About Us
For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has provided disability services, foster care, allied health, and supported employment. Our mission is simple: empower individuals and strengthen communities through compassionate, people-focused support.

How To Apply
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website:
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Dean Burrows at

Applications Close: 19th September 2025
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

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