Open Opportunity
Human Resources Business Partner (9-12 Month Contract)
A respected health-related NFP organisation is seeking an experienced HR BP to support its committed team through an important phase of growth.
Surrey Hills, VIC | 4 days per week - Immediate start
A respected health-related not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support its committed team through an important period of organisational growth and development. Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on role that will partner closely with managers and staff across the full employee lifecycle.
This role is offered as a 9–12 month contract, working 4 days per week. Applicants must reside within a reasonable proximity to Surrey Hills, VIC.
About the Organisation
The organisation plays a meaningful role in improving the wellbeing of the Australian community. Its work spans advocacy, education, professional development, and service support.
As the HR Business Partner, you will contribute to strengthening internal capability, shaping culture, and supporting the people who deliver these vital services.
About the Role
You will be the primary point of HR expertise, providing strategic and operational support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for a confident HR generalist who enjoys variety, responsibility, and supporting people leaders.
Key Focus Areas for the Next 12 Months
You will support and coordinate the organisation’s priority HR projects, including:
1. Corporate Policy Review
General Responsibilities
People Partnering & Employee Relations
About You
Essential
Benefits
If you’re a capable HR professional looking for a purposeful contract role within a supportive not-for-profit environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability and availability.
Enquiries can be made to Laura Gaugain – laura@galvinrowley.com.au
- FTE Salary: $132,500 + super
- Pro-rata at 0.8 FTE (4 days/week): $106,000 + super
- Salary packaging + onsite parking
A respected health-related not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support its committed team through an important period of organisational growth and development. Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on role that will partner closely with managers and staff across the full employee lifecycle.
This role is offered as a 9–12 month contract, working 4 days per week. Applicants must reside within a reasonable proximity to Surrey Hills, VIC.
About the Organisation
The organisation plays a meaningful role in improving the wellbeing of the Australian community. Its work spans advocacy, education, professional development, and service support.
As the HR Business Partner, you will contribute to strengthening internal capability, shaping culture, and supporting the people who deliver these vital services.
About the Role
You will be the primary point of HR expertise, providing strategic and operational support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for a confident HR generalist who enjoys variety, responsibility, and supporting people leaders.
Key Focus Areas for the Next 12 Months
You will support and coordinate the organisation’s priority HR projects, including:
1. Corporate Policy Review
- Assist with reviewing, updating and coordinating all HR and corporate policies.
- Work alongside the CEO to prepare updated policies.
- Help roll out a refreshed performance management approach.
- Support managers with documentation, process steps and understanding the new system.
- Coordinate a review of training and professional development needs.
- Assist in developing more consistent processes for planning and tracking employee development.
- Support engagement activities that help refresh and embed updated organisational values.
- Coordinate the administration of professional profiling tools (e.g., Myers Briggs or equivalent).
- Assist with preparing materials and supporting whole-staff workshops.
General Responsibilities
People Partnering & Employee Relations
- Provide sound, practical HR advice to managers and employees.
- Support employee relations, workplace queries, grievances, and change processes.
- Ensure policies and processes reflect best practice and current legislation.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including advertising, screening, interviewing and background checks.
- Partner with managers to understand workforce needs.
- Lead welcoming, effective onboarding and induction processes.
- Guide managers through performance and development cycles.
- Support professional development planning and track training needs.
- Coordinate internal and external learning opportunities.
- Drive initiatives that support positive workplace culture and organisational values.
- Coordinate engagement surveys and follow-through actions.
- Support wellbeing programs and internal engagement activities.
- Maintain, review, and update HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure WHS compliance and support the WHS Committee.
- Prepare HR reporting for leadership, highlighting insights and opportunities.
About You
Essential
- Experience in a generalist P&C or HR Business Partner or Advisor role.
- Strength across recruitment, performance management, ER/IR support and training coordination.
- Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused style.
- Relevant HR qualifications.
- Experience in the not-for-profit or government sector.
- Exposure to organisational development or training environments.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options (increase your take-home pay).
- Onsite staff parking.
- Hybrid work – 1 day per week from home.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven organisation.
If you’re a capable HR professional looking for a purposeful contract role within a supportive not-for-profit environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability and availability.
Enquiries can be made to Laura Gaugain – laura@galvinrowley.com.au
