People and Culture Business Partner

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate People and Culture Business Partner to join our dedicated team HR Business Partnering team.

As BSL embarks on a new phase following an organisational restructure, we are transforming the way we support our people and operate our Human Resources function. Join us at a pivotal time of change and play a key role in building innovative, effective, and people-centred practices across the organisation.

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner who will work closely with leaders to deliver practical people solutions that support business performance, employee engagement, and organisational culture. This is a strategic and hands on role, partnering with leaders across the employee lifecycle while driving workforce planning, change initiatives, and leadership capability.

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, employee engagement, performance, succession planning, and organisational change.
• Support leaders in managing employee matters and building high performing teams.
• Identify and manage people, culture, and psychosocial safety risks and opportunities.
• Lead and support change initiatives, restructures, engagement action plans, and cultural improvement programs.
• Analyse workforce and organisational data to inform decision making and improve outcomes.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, guidance, and best practice people management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including unions where required, to maintain positive working relationships.
• Oversee employee relations matters and partner with specialists on complex cases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across People & Culture policies, processes, and programs.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification. 
• Relevant post graduate qualification desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience. 
• Extensive and broad experience providing expert support in HR Business Partnering or a related role.  
• Significant relevant experience within large, diverse and complex organisations which are fast-paced and dynamically changing. 
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others.  
• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict resolution and grievance management through mediation and conciliation.  

If this sounds like the right fit for you:

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can grow your HR career in a supportive, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit the following as separate attachments:

• A tailored cover letter
• A current resume outlining your skills and experience
• A written response (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kellie Alford at Kellie.Alford@bsl.org.au 

Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11:55 PM

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage early applications.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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