"Business Partner"

Partner with our people leaders; providing coaching, advice, and creative solutions.

People and Culture – Mt Helen or Berwick Campus

Full-time, continuing appointment

HEW 8 - $113,125 to $127,108 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 09/03/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

Reporting to the Head, Business Partnering People and Culture, you will work as part of the Business Partners team to proactively drive leadership capability across the organisation by coaching, case management workshop facilitation and providing contemporary solutions and advice in areas of change, performance management, job design, team and individual performance.

You will:

provide a responsive, well-regarded customer centric partnering service;

build and maintain strategic partnering relationships with leaders;

work with People and Culture’s Centre’s of Expertise to co- develop and implement University-wide initiatives aimed at achieving People and Culture strategic objectives;

provide early specialised coaching, advice and intervention for employee and team-based matters; and

lead and manage complex workplace and employee relations matters and/or investigations.

About you

You bring a strong foundation in contemporary People & Culture practice, with deep experience interpreting legislation and industrial agreements. You thrive on complex situations and bring a calm, can-do attitude to fast changing environments. You’re energised by coaching leaders, building capability in real time, and shaping talent development and planning that lifts performance. With a true commitment to excellent service and an exceptional employee experience, you lean into troubleshooting, problem solving, and partnering with purpose to create meaningful impact. 

You will possess:

experience and success coaching people leaders, challenging thinking, and driving leadership capability and confidence;

ability to analyse data and provide informed advice and evidence-based recommendations and solutions;

understanding and commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of sensitive information; and

demonstrated success working in a customer centric model providing results-focused service excellence both individually and collaboratively with colleagues and partners.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Monday, 9 March 2026

Please note that screening conversations and interviews may occur during this period. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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About us

Established in 1870 Federation University has been reaching communities and building generations of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together. Federation University is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent ranging from our academic and research staff to those working in student experience and professional roles. We are all part of a collaborative culture inspiring the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect.

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