Provide subject matter advice and leadership on our people strategies Enable collaborative partnering with stakeholders across the state Ongoing, full time role with flexible working arrangements available About the role Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working in close collaboration with the Executive team, this role leads a team of HR Business Partners who support business units across the state. The Manager - HR Business Partnering acts as a key strategic partner to operational leaders, ensuring people strategies are aligned with Parks Victoria's goals and that staff are supported to deliver safe, inclusive, and community-focused services. With a strong emphasis on collaborative partnering, the role is pivotal in driving organisational performance, improving leadership capability, and embedding consistent, proactive people practices across the organisation. The position also plays a leadership role in complex employee matters, coaching leaders to navigate change, industrial frameworks, and workforce challenges with integrity and confidence. We're looking for someone with: Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, business management or related fields is desirable Provide strategic HR leadership and partner with Senior Leaders to deliver people strategies that drive organisational performance, culture, and workforce capability Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR Business Partnering team to deliver expert advice, operational excellence, and proactive workforce solutions Proven ability to coach, mentor, motivate, empower and influence workforce and peers to high performance and continual improvement Your application will need to include: A Current Resume A Cover Letter Application Close date : Sunday, 8 February 2026 Sound like you? For a confidential discussion about the role, contact shelley.cussen@parks.vic.gov.au for more information. If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender. If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss. Employment Requirements Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.
