Human Resources Business Partner
UnitingCare QueenslandJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
UnitingCare Queensland seeks an HR Business Partner for a full time onsite role to partner with senior leaders, shape workforce strategy and drive people solutions. You will build relationships, coach managers, lead culture and engagement initiatives, design strategic workforce plans, navigate ER IR matters, and drive People Cycle activities while collaborating with HR Centres of Excellence on solutions and change programs. Bring a HR degree, a proven track record in strategic and operational HR partnering, ER IR experience and strong stakeholder influence. In your application, quantify outcomes with change and workforce planning examples, show mission alignment, and highlight commitment to diversity, inclusion, child safety, and flexible work arrangements, onsite at UCQ Central Support Services, Queensland.
Make a meaningful difference with us:
We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced HR Business Partner who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into one of the most diverse, complex, and rewarding HR environments in the state. If you love variety, thrive on challenge, and want to work where your impact truly matters - this is your moment.
In this full‑time, permanent role, you’ll partner with senior leaders across Corporate Services to shape workforce strategy, strengthen engagement, and deliver people solutions that make a real impact. If you enjoy variety, value strong relationships, and are energised by complex, purpose‑driven work, this role offers the challenge and reward you’re looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong, influential relationships with managers and leaders, providing expert coaching, guidance, and workforce advice.
Lead cultural change and employee engagement initiatives that strengthen connection and performance across Corporate & Hospitals teams.
Design, develop, and support strategic workforce plans, talent strategies, and forward‑looking resourcing solutions.
Collaborate with Employee Relations to navigate industrial instruments, employment legislation, and complex ER matters.
Drive core People Cycle activities including performance, capability development, succession, and remuneration processes.
Work with Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated, fit‑for‑purpose HR solutions that meet business needs.
Lead and support organisational change programs including restructures, redesigns, and communications to ensure positive workforce outcomes.
What you will bring:
A degree in Human Resources or a related field, supported by extensive experience delivering strategic and operational HR partnering.
A strong background in leading HR initiatives that enhance workforce capability and deliver measurable improvements.
Solid ER/IR knowledge and experience managing or supporting complex workplace matters.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build trust at all levels.
A strategic mindset with the ability to analyse workforce data, solve problems, and shape people‑focused solutions.
A collaborative, curious, and proactive approach, with a genuine commitment to our mission and values.
Why you will love it here:
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.
Working with us means stepping into a role that’s as broad as it is meaningful. You will gain exposure to:
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
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.
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
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.