HR Partner – Corporate

12‑Month max term | Full‑time | Based in Norwest, NSW or Wayville, SA

Enable change. Strengthen leadership. Deliver impact.

At BaptistCare, we believe great people practices enable meaningful change. This 12‑month max term opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR Partner who thrives on working closely with corporate leaders during periods of rapid transformation — supporting change, shaping workforce capability, and strengthening culture and performance across a complex, purpose‑driven organisation.

Why you’ll love this role

This is a true partnering role with a strong transformation focus. Over the next 12 months, you’ll work alongside senior leaders across corporate and enabling functions during periods of change, growth and organisational evolution. You’ll balance strategic input with hands‑on delivery, helping leaders navigate people challenges while building capability for the future.

The impact you’ll make

As a trusted advisor within the People team, you will:

• Partner with corporate leaders to support workforce planning, organisational change and performance through a period of transformation
• Provide expert HR advice across the employee lifecycle, aligned to contemporary best practice and legislation
• Coach and support leaders through change initiatives, restructures and complex people matters
• Enable strong leadership capability through guidance on performance, engagement and culture
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide P&C initiatives that support strategic and transformation outcomes
• Translate HR and employment frameworks into practical, value‑adding solutions
• Identify emerging workforce trends, risks and opportunities to inform decision‑making
• Collaborate across People & Culture to continuously improve people practices, systems and employee experience

What you’ll bring

You’re a commercially minded HR Partner who thrives in corporate environments, enjoys change, and builds trust quickly with senior stakeholders. You’ll also bring:

• A Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience as an HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor, ideally supporting corporate or enterprise portfolios
• Strong working knowledge of HR and employment relations, with the ability to balance risk, compliance and business outcomes
• Proven experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives
• Confidence coaching and influencing leaders at all levels
• Strong stakeholder management, judgement and decision‑making capability
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to broader P&C priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset
• Experience in large, complex or regulated organisations
• Exposure to workforce planning or organisational design
• Alignment with and appreciation of BaptistCare’s purpose, vision and values.

Why join BaptistCare?

Purpose‑led work. Strategic influence. Meaningful impact.

This 12‑month max term role offers the opportunity to make a genuine contribution during a key period of change. You’ll join a national organisation committed to care, dignity and inclusion — with flexible working options, salary packaging, wellbeing benefits and a values‑driven culture.

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About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.