People & Culture Business Partner

Drive Strategic Growth | Enable High-Performing Teams | Make a Lasting Impact

Join Lifestart at a pivotal time of growth, change, and sustainability. We're seeking a commercially astute, outcomes-driven
People & Culture Business Partner
to support our dynamic Therapy Services and Business Support and drive organisation-wide people initiatives that elevate performance, engagement, and culture.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned P&C business partner with deep sector knowledge and a strong track record of delivering people strategies aligned to service delivery, workforce capability, and sustainable growth in the disability or allied health sectors.

About Lifestart

Lifestart was founded in 1996 by a group of eight families who believed kids with disability deserved better support. Today, we operate out of eight offices throughout NSW and support over 10,000 children and young people, their families and carers across Australia. It's a success we're proud of because it is a success built on lived experience and a genuine desire to change lives for the better.

Our purpose is to empower children and young people with disability or developmental concerns to reach their full potential, in partnership with their families and communities.

Guided by our core values
of Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact
, we're committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Why Join Lifestart?

You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions are valued. In addition, as a Not-for-Profit employer we are proud to offer:

• Competitive salary plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Increased take-home pay with up to $6,500 of Salary Packaging
• Additional leave benefits including - one week of additional (paid) Annual Leave to be taken in December; 5 days of additional (paid) Personal Leave; plus paid cultural / ceremonial leave
• Flexible working conditions, including hybrid work options
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to professional development, supervision, and peer support
• Access to an onsite pool and gym at Rhodes Corporate Park

About the Role

This role is offered as a 12-month parental leave contract.

As a P&C Business Partner, you'll be strategic, and commercially savvy, partnering with our Therapy Services and Business Support teams to support workforce planning, organisational design, leadership capability uplift; ultimately helping to embed a high-performing and inclusive culture aligned, with Lifestart's values.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the business to deliver people-focused project.

This role is hands-on — supporting initiatives across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, engagement, systems improvement, and compliance.

What You'll Bring:

You're a forward-thinking P&C practitioner who thrives in complex, purpose-led environments. You blend commercial acumen with people-first leadership and have the confidence to influence, challenge, and support senior stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role (NDIS/disability/community sector experience highly regarded)
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, and Fair Work
• Experience navigating workforce issues in regulated sectors, ideally with an understanding of allied health models
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and strong alignment with Lifestart's values, with a genuine passion for inclusive, purpose-led work.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) or hold an accepted medical exemption

Apply Now

Please include your resume and a cover letter expressing your suitability for the role.

For further information please see our website or feel free to email us at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we value each individual's unique contribution.

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