Manager HR Business Partner

Ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a team that’s passionate about people and purpose?
Apply now and help us shape a better, healthier future for our communities.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is home to more than 17,000 employees who deliver healthcare services to over 920,000 people. This is your chance to join a dedicated group of professionals who care about what they do and are committed to making a positive difference in the community we serve.

About the Position

As the Manager HR Business Partnering, you will be a senior member of the People & Culture team, partnering with General Managers, Directors, and service leaders to deliver high-quality strategic and operational HR support across a dynamic and diverse portfolio. This is a varied, hands-on role with opportunities to influence meaningful outcomes at every level of the organisation.

This is a true generalist leadership position, your work will span a broad mix of responsibilities, such as:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing high-level guidance on people-related matters including performance management, misconduct, organisational change, succession planning, workplace culture, engagement, and diversity strategies.
• Apply deep knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, policy, and precedent to support complex workforce matters and mitigate risk exposure.
• Lead complex workplace investigations and change processes, applying sound methodology, clear documentation, and strong insight on human behaviour. You’ll also coach and mentor your team members to build capability in investigations and case management.
• Prepare effective reports and provide strategic advice based on data analysis and workforce metrics to assist leaders in meeting their performance objectives.
• Represent the organisation in industrial relations matters and disputes, advocating on behalf of the service and ensuring compliance with statutory and policy frameworks.

Partner with leaders to drive organisational change—supporting the behavioural, process and systems elements of transformation and workforce adaptation. This role offers a genuine opportunity to be both strategic and hands-on managing complex matters while actively shaping a positive workplace culture across one of the largest and most diverse health districts in Australia. Based primarily onsite, you'll also have the opportunity to travel and connect with health services and staff across regional, rural and metro settings helping to support, uplift and influence HR practices on the ground.

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys working across complex organisations and contributing to impactful, meaningful work. You are confident in interpreting industrial instruments and navigating sensitive workforce matters, and you approach issues with empathy, professionalism, and strong ethical principles.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or Business
• Demonstrated experience in HR business partnering, ideally with senior and executive leadership teams
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• A passion for developing others and building collaborative relationships
• Confidence in handling complex employee relations matters and providing strategic advice
• A current driver’s licence and ability to travel across our services

Whether you’re ready to step into a manager role or are looking to apply your strategic HR capability in a different organisation, this role offers growth, purpose, and support within a strong and welcoming team.

Why Join HNELHD?

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you’re challenged by interesting, meaningful work while surrounded by spectacular locations and a strong values-led culture.

We offer:

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 + novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Champness on sharon.champness@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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