Make a meaningful difference with us:
Big Impact. Bold Challenges. Real Purpose.
At UnitingCare,we’renot just Queensland’s second-largest employer,we’rea powerhouse of people who care. Across hospitals, aged care, community services, and support functions,we’reunited by a shared mission: to make life better for Queenslanders
We’reon the lookout for an experienced HR Business Partnerfor our Corporate Functionswho’sready to roll up their sleeves and dive into one of the most diverse, complex, and rewarding HR environments in the state. In this role,you’llpartner with our corporate support functions - the teams behind the scenes who help enable and support our frontline services every day. If you love variety, thrive on challenge, and want to work where your impact truly matters - this is your moment.
Please note, this is a permanent full-time position based in our head office in Brisbane CBD. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
Partner with leaders across a wide range of services - from Executive Corporate Functions to private hospitals and everything in between.
Tackle complex workforce challenges with creativity and strategic thinking.
Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent, engagement, and organisational design.
Navigate the intricacies of industrial relations and change management with confidence.
Enable Corporate Services teams to deliver great people outcomes by uplifting capability and embedding streamlined, effective People & Culture processes and practices.
Help shape a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Be part of a high-performing, fun, and supportive team that loves what they do.
What makes a difference for us?
A degree in HR or a related field, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
A knack for solving complex problems and delivering people solutions that stick.
A strong background in leading HR initiatives that enhance workforce capability and deliver measurable improvements.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trust at alllevels.
A collaborative, curiousmindsetand a sense of humour (we like to laugh while we work hard!).
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
Whyyou will love it here:
Working with us means stepping into a rolethat’sas broad as it is meaningful. You will gain exposure to:
Multiple industries under one roof - health, aged care, disability, community services, and more.
A wide range of workforce models, leadership styles, and organisational challenges.
Opportunities to stretch, grow, and shape your career in ways youwon’tfind elsewhere.
What makes a difference for you?
The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
Today, we’re a courageous and creative health and community services provider and one of the largest charities in Australia. Connecting with people in every corner of our community, from Coomera to Katherine, we’re here to help address some of the most pressing social issues faced by our communities.
