HR Business Partner

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Services Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Title: 
HR Business Partner

Victoria, Australia

Employment Type: 
Permanent Full Time

At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That's refreshing.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you'll work alongside the General Manager of People, to deliver tailored HR solutions across your client group. You'll be a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders (Head of, Managers) to implement the HR business plan and drive people outcomes.
  • Provide coaching and advice on employee relations, performance management, and enterprise agreements.
  • Support workforce planning and headcount management aligned with strategic goals.
  • Champion consistent application of HR frameworks and tools.
  • Collaborate on communication and engagement strategies to foster a transparent and inclusive culture.
  • Lead change management and transformation initiatives.
  • Work cross-functionally with HR teams to deliver high-quality, consistent HR services.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 4 years' experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of HR functions including ER/IR, change management, remuneration, and EEO.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex ER cases and investigations.
  • A collaborative, proactive mindset with a focus on simplicity and employee experience.
  • Analytical thinking and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
  • Deep understanding of relevant legislation and employment frameworks.

Please note we will not be engaging with Recruitment agencies for this role, so please apply directly

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here's what sets us apart:

  • Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
  • Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
  • Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
  • Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.



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