• Join a purpose led organisation and supportive HR Team.
• Melbourne CBD Location with travel to North/Western Suburbs
• Circa $130K base + super

The Company
The Next Step have partnered with a purpose led organisation, serving Victorian communities through delivering expert rescue services and education through prevention programs and is committed to keeping Victorians safe. With a broad range of specialist response services, they have supported our communities for over a century and consistently look for ways to enrich our community experience. Based in Melbournes CBD, they are now lookign for a motivated, highly driven HR generalist who will deliver HR support to a diverse client group.

The Role
As Senior Human Resources (HR) Business Partner, you will partner with leaders and key stakeholders to deliver on a variety of HR initiatives including policy and governance, employee experience and cyclical HR activities, enabling organisational success.

Key focuses:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) including senior operational leaders, unions and other industry associations, to support organisational transformation and effectiveness;
• Effectively diagnose organisational opportunities in order to design and implement strategic solutions;
• Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice, including complex case management and leading the development of strategic solutions to develop capability and work towards a proactive approach;
• Providing ‘on the ground’ advice, support and assistance to people leaders and employees;
• Work collaboratively across the HR team, contributing to HR strategy, championing HR initiatives and driving awareness and engagement across all levels of the workforce.

This role will require weekly travel around Melbournes North and Western Suburbs, so someone who is eager to partner with the business at the frontline is key! A car/license is essential.

Skills and Experience
This role would suit someone that is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, is practical and pragmatic in their approach, and their strength is in building strong relationships to create a transparent and fair culture built on trust and consistency.

Additionally, you bring:

• Demonstrated success in strategic HR business partnering positions, within complex industrial environments;
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to build credibility and influence across all levels;
• The ability to flex between supporting strategic direction and rolling your sleeves up to be hands-on depending on business needs;
• Enjoyment in working autonomously, effectively managing priorities to ensure delivery, whilst also contributing and collaborating within a team environment.

This is a fast-moving business where no two days are the same, requiring this person to be an agile worker who isn't afraid to dive in and get their hands dirty (metaphorically speaking)!

Culture and Benefits
This permanent position comes with a range of benefits including:

• Join a truly purpose led organisation where you can make a difference;
• Collaborative and committed HR team that supports each other;
• Convenient office location - Melbourne CBD - with hybrid working.

About Applying
At The Next Step, we embrace individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible for all. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

For any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]

Apply now if the above sounds like you!