Open Opportunity

Senior People & Culture Business Partner 6-month contract

Location: Melbourne Salary:

A strategic, hands-on HR leadership contract supporting transformation, workforce design, and senior operational leaders across a national company.

Senior HRBP l Immediate Start – Feb 2026 (6-month contract)

Galvin-Rowley Executive is pleased to partner with a well-established, nationally recognised Consumer client.
We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join the organisation on a fixed-term contract to commence immediately through to February 2026.

This is a hands-on, strategically focused role supporting senior operational leaders across a complex, multi-site network.

The role presents an immediate opportunity to influence with a focus on change management and organisation design, workforce strategy, coach senior leaders, and embed high-impact people initiatives in a performance-led, customer-facing environment.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the People & Culture leadership team, this role offers a platform to:
  • Embed people strategy aligned to operational and growth objectives
  • Provide high-level advisory support to regional and state-based leaders
  • Drive initiatives in workforce planning, succession, and leadership development
  • Lead cultural programs that foster inclusion, capability uplift, and team cohesion
  • Manage performance, IR/ER matters, and compliance with award requirements
  • Support change initiatives in a fast-paced and commercially grounded environment
About You
You are an experienced HR practitioner with a background in complex, multi-site settings such as retail, distribution, logistics, or industrial services. You bring a strategic lens to people matters but remain comfortable stepping into delivery as needed.

To be considered, you will demonstrate
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior HR Business Partner or generalist capacity
  • Exposure to fast-moving, operationally complex businesses with decentralised teams
  • Strength across employee relations, leadership coaching, and organisational development
  • Confidence in managing performance, policy, and compliance frameworks
  • A collaborative, pragmatic approach and the ability to build trust at all levels
What’s on Offer
  • Immediate start in a national business during a key period of transformation
  • Contract through to February 2026, offering variety and scope
  • Flexibility to work hybrid, with autonomy and trusted partnerships
  • A supportive and engaged leadership team committed to continuous improvement
How to Apply
Galvin-Rowley Executive is exclusively managing this appointment.

To express interest or request a confidential discussion, please contact:
Laura Gaugain
Galvin-Rowley Executive
laura@galvinrowley.com.au
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