Job Description
People and Culture Business Partner (Regional Based)
St Joseph’s offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. St Joseph's operates across multiple campuses, located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. The young people who attend typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded with the Operations By Principals framework, which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.
We are seeking an enthusiastic P&C Business Partner in a newly created role within the People & Culture team. This role is for a professional who is relationship-driven, passionate about HR, and eager to expand their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This role has a generalist focus responsible for partnering with line managers to deliver an effective and impactful service on a variety of people matters, across the employee life cycle. An area of specialisation in either Talent, OH&S or Employee Relations would be of benefit.
This role is a full -time 1.0FTE ongoing position, based regionally in Geelong or Ballarat. The role will support our Geelong, Colac and Ballarat campuses, with travel between campuses required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and the incumbent will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2026.
You will need:
Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication with the ability to produce a range of reports, correspondence and recommendations which is evidence based
Ability to plan and deliver work and projects aligned to core business
Experience in case management on a range of human resources issues, with in depth knowledge of Talent or Employee Relations and of contemporary HR practices
Previous experience in the education sector is highly desirable
Ability to obtain and maintain a Victorian Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)
St Joseph’s offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. St Joseph's operates across multiple campuses, located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. The young people who attend typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded with the Operations By Principals framework, which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.
We are seeking an enthusiastic P&C Business Partner in a newly created role within the People & Culture team. This role is for a professional who is relationship-driven, passionate about HR, and eager to expand their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This role has a generalist focus responsible for partnering with line managers to deliver an effective and impactful service on a variety of people matters, across the employee life cycle. An area of specialisation in either Talent, OH&S or Employee Relations would be of benefit.
This role is a full -time 1.0FTE ongoing position, based regionally in Geelong or Ballarat. The role will support our Geelong, Colac and Ballarat campuses, with travel between campuses required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and the incumbent will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2026.
You will need:
Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication with the ability to produce a range of reports, correspondence and recommendations which is evidence based
Ability to plan and deliver work and projects aligned to core business
Experience in case management on a range of human resources issues, with in depth knowledge of Talent or Employee Relations and of contemporary HR practices
Previous experience in the education sector is highly desirable
Ability to obtain and maintain a Victorian Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The People and Culture Business Partner |Regional Based position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Geelong offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.