Our Quest Hello. We’re the Y WA (formerly the YMCA WA), We’re on the lookout for a full time P&C Business Partner to join our welcoming team in Welshpool (Perth, WA) for a four month leave cover from June to September. At Y WA, we’re a global brand with deep local roots, serving Australian communities since 1851. Every day, we empower young people, deliver health and wellbeing programs, provide childcare and education, and create opportunities for children and young people to flourish. None of this would be possible without our passionate Y People! The People & Culture Business Partner plays a key role in delivering strategic and operational HR initiatives that support the Y’s People Strategy. Partnering closely with leaders across the organisation, the role provides trusted HR advice, builds leadership capability, and delivers people‑focused solutions aligned to business priorities. Working across multiple business units, the P&C Business Partner uses strong commercial and organisational insight to support positive culture, capability growth, and strong outcomes for our people. Your Perks You’ll be earning $120,000 - $130,000 12% Super per annum Plus Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $18,550 per yr) Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%) Enjoy working hybrid, in the office, on site or at home Free parking Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children What you’ll be doing Reporting to the General Manager People & Culture, your key responsibilities are to: Partner with leaders to provide trusted, best‑practice HR and workplace relations advice. Support and influence leadership capability, performance, engagement, and positive workplace culture aligned to YMCA values. Provide specialist advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, restructures, and workforce planning. Interpret and apply Awards, agreements, legislation, and internal policies to ensure compliance and minimise risk. Deliver key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, performance and development planning, remuneration reviews, recognition, and leave management. Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, systems, and processes. Support organisational projects and initiatives using employee‑centred, collaborative, and agile approaches. Use people data and workforce insights to inform decisions and improve employee experience and business outcomes. Lead and foster a high‑performance, values‑led culture through clear feedback, accountability, continuous learning, and teamwork. You’ll be great in this role if you… You have a tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or a related discipline You bring a strong understanding of employee and industrial relations legislation You have a high level of problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues or problems and recommend strategies and opportunities for resolving them Strong communication skills are essential, you'll be liaising with and advising a wide range of stakeholders with varying levels of authority You are flexible and adaptable, with the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities with confidence. Our latest survey results At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows how our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact. How to apply Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please email or call . Closing date: 22 April 2026 We may start interviews before the closing date. At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: > The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties . Attachments: - People & Culture Business Partner.pdf
