P&C Business Partner

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced People & Culture Business Partner, who has a keen interest in working in the not for profit, health, research or community sector to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, People Operations & Experience, this role sits within a high-performing P&C function and partners closely with senior leaders across the Institute.

In this role, you will have an active role supporting our people and leaders with end-to-end people solutions, driving the delivery and continuous improvement of core processes across the employment lifecycle. This includes strategic workforce planning, remuneration and benchmarking, organisational change, and working on impactful people initiatives. You will lead and manage sensitive and complex people matters, ensuring fair, compliant, and timely resolutions aligned with both legislative requirements and our Institute values of Respect, Collaboration, Courage and Evidence.

As a trusted advisor, you will work in close partnership with our people, senior leadership and key stakeholders to provide expert advice on a broad range of people matters. You will play a key role in influencing and building capability within the leadership cohort, enabling them to effectively lead their teams and achieve both operational and people outcomes. In addition, you will contribute to the uplift of the broader P&C function, sharing expertise, supporting team development, and leading initiatives that enhance our people’s experience and foster a high-performance, values-driven culture.

This role is full-time, fixed term for 12 months.

About You

You will be a qualified and experienced HR professional who thrives under pressure whilst handling competing priorities.

The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with FW Act, NES, and up to date knowledge with other related legislation.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and prioritise stakeholder requests.
• Experience as a Human Resources Professional within a medium to large organisation providing accurate, thoughtful and timely advice on all HR related matters with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Background Check and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside Our Inclusive Culture, You’ll Enjoy

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How To Apply

If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.

Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.

For more information about the role please contact Neisha Clare, Manager People Operations & Experience.

Click Here For The Job Description

Contact Name: Neisha Clare

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Closing Date: 14/06/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.