Company Description

Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled People & Capability Business Partner to join our team and provide specialist HR advice and support to our VIC State leadership team in a dynamic and child-safe compliant environment. In this critical role, you will act as a trusted partner, delivering insights to enhance people-related business performance and implementing initiatives that drive capability and retention.

About the Role
As a People & Capability Business Partner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Working very closely with the State General Manager as a deeply trusted and proactive business partner
• Delivering professional HR advice aligned with JAG policies, Awards
• Coaching and supporting leaders in workplace investigations, including child-safe compliance matters
• Designing and implementing retention initiatives to address sector-specific turnover challenges
• Supporting leadership capability development through coaching and leveraging centralized L&D programs
• Providing actionable insights into people-related metrics like turnover, absenteeism, and workplace incidents
• Collaborating on national P&C projects and contributing to policy development
• Managing workplace injuries effectively in partnership with external specialists to minimize lost time
• Providing change management support and coordinating specialist P&C services, including Talent Acquisition and Payroll

Qualifications

We can support you in understanding our organisation, but here’s what you’ll need to succeed in this role:

• A degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian employment laws, Fair Work standards, and HR best practices
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues and conducting workplace investigations in a regulated environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build networks and instill trust across teams
• Change management training (e.g., Prosci) is highly desirable
• Membership of AHRI at a CPHR level (preferred)

Here's why you'll love working with us:

👯 Incredible Team: Join a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

🌈 Hybrid Work: Embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility, including the convenience of work-from-home during late shifts.

🐕 Pawsitive Vibes: We're dog-friendly! Say hello to furry friends in the office.

Additional Information

At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.