Senior Manager Business Partnering

VicTrack is the custodial owner of Victoria's rail transport land, assets and infrastructure. We work to protect and grow the value of the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system and make travel and living better for all Victorians. With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail transport - our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and telecommunication networks - our focus is on strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

When you join VicTrack, you'll become part of an organisation that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to apply for a role at VicTrack and we encourage open discussions about any adjustments you might need during the recruitment process or within the role. If you have a disability or specific access requirements, please let us know how we can offer you additional support.

Benefits

• Free travel on all public transport - Trains | Trams | V/Line
• 17.5% leave loading
• 1 x Extra day off (EDO) per month
• Flexible work environment | hybrid work
• Flexible public holidays - swap any public holiday for another day that better suits your lifestyle, culture, or personal commitments
• Stable work environment - Victorian Government state-owned enterprise
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (36 unpaid)
• Comprehensive health & wellness programs
• Additional 5 days of reproductive health and wellbeing leave to support your reproductive health, wellbeing, and related life events
• Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop your career

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria's most exciting projects in telecommunications, property development and project delivery - with job opportunities as diverse as our organisation.

The Role

The Senior Manager Business Partnering is a key member of the People & Culture Leadership Team, responsible for providing strategic advice, support and coaching to VicTrack's Executive and Senior Leadership as well as leading a team of Business Partners who support the organisation.

The Senior Manager Business Partnering is responsible for providing strategic leadership across complex employee relations matters ensuring risk is effectively managed and outcomes are aligned to the organisational strategy.

This role guides the Business Partnering function to shape and deliver the VicTrack People Strategy and ensures that major organisational transformation activities are supported by considered industrial relations and proactive people planning.

• Act as the key relationship partner for VicTrack business groups, supporting the development and delivery of client People Plans that balance enterprise goals with specific business unit needs
• Act as a trusted senior advisor for complex case management and large-scale transformation activities, providing expert advice on the interpretation and implementation of VicTrack's Enterprise Agreement
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on industrial relations matters, including union engagement, consultation obligations, and enterprise agreement compliance
• Co-design and deliver organisational change programs to support sustainable change and positive, aligned business outcomes
• Use insights from the key HR metrics to identify trends and collaborate with leaders on proactive, data-informed solutions
• Build and maintain influential relationships with key senior internal and external stakeholders, including transport partner peers and unions, to deliver strategic outcomes
• Support organisational culture change journey by role modelling constructive behaviours, embedding culture into ways of working and developing the change knowledge, mindset and behaviour in the BP team
• Lead a team of P&C professionals, setting goals, objectives, and KPIs to achieve operational results and grow team capability through coaching and mentoring
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Human Resource Business Partner function, ensuring systems, processes and capability evolve to meet organisational strategy, workforce needs and best practice standards

• Tertiary level qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field (mandatory)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in a senior HR leadership role providing strategic advice to executive stakeholders within a complex, multi-functional organisation, with experience of public sector highly regarded
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of industrial relations legislation and government policies as they relate to enterprise agreement negotiations and complex case management

• Deep expertise in employee relations frameworks and practices, with demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive workplace matters including investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management, and terminations, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially sound outcomes
• Strong ability to lead organisational change efforts, with a strong understanding of change methodologies and the legal requirements for consultation and implementation
• Skilled in leading a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to foster a strong sense of professionalism and high-quality, client-oriented service
• Experience overseeing the development of comprehensive P&C policies and frameworks that support business strategy and meet legislative requirements
• Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor and thoughtfully challenge the existing approaches to support modern, inclusive HR practices

To Apply

*PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and submit your resume in PDF format only. All applications are strictly confidential.

We are proud to be recognized by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. Explore the WORK180 website to learn about our benefits and policies. Research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented groups may decide not to proceed, even after drafting an application. We believe diversity strengthens every team, so even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!

Offer of employment is strictly subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and criminal history check. VicTrack is an equal opportunity and human rights employer.

Closing Date: 16/07/2026

Applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received, so please don't wait until the deadline to apply.

*PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT