Lead with purpose and help build a public sector workforce that shapes a better future for all.

Join a dynamic and high-impact HR team where your voice matters and your expertise drives real change

Clerk Grade 11/12 | $145,378 – $168,130 + super + annual leave loading — enjoy a competitive salary in a senior leadership role

Permanent, ongoing opportunity based in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, offering stability and career growth

Flexible hybrid working — enjoy the balance of remote work with 3 days per week in the office, depending on business needs

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to join our team as Associate Director, Business Partnering. In this leadership position, you will drive people-focused strategies, lead workforce transformation initiatives, and embed cultural change across the department.

You’ll work closely with senior executives and managers, providing high-level advice on organisational design, strategic HR planning and complex case management Your expertise will help shape a high-performing, values-driven workforce by implementing practical frameworks and solutions tailored to the unique needs of each business area.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll guide leaders through complex employment matters, interpret and apply public sector employment legislation and policy, and influence decision-making at the executive level.

This role also involves leading impactful HR projects, delivering insights that support strategic objectives, and ensuring alignment across the broader agency. Collaboration is key — you’ll work across the Corporate Services team, including organisational development, health, safety and wellness, and recruitment specialists to deliver seamless, integrated HR services.

In this role, you will:

Lead and influence organisational change initiatives that drive engagement and enhance organisational effectiveness.

Provide expert, strategic advice to senior leaders on complex HR matters and workforce planning.

Champion a collaborative, cross-functional approach to delivering high-quality HR services across the department.

If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, empowering people leaders, and helping shape the future of our workforce, we keenly look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Arthur Cheng, Director Business Partnering & Advisory, at [email protected]

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

About You

You bring significant expertise in HR business partnering, with a track record of supporting organisational transformation and driving strategic people outcomes. Your strengths lie in:

Change management and project leadership — you’re experienced in leading initiatives that enhance workforce capability and deliver tangible results.

Strategic thinking and problem-solving — you can identify complex workforce issues and implement solutions that align with business priorities.

Stakeholder engagement and communication — you’re confident working with senior leaders, influencing decisions, and building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Leadership coaching — you provide high-impact advice and guidance to people leaders, supporting cultural and behavioural change at all levels of the organisation.

Employment legislation and policy knowledge — you’re well-versed in public sector frameworks, with the ability to manage complex people matters in line with legal and policy requirements.

Commercial acumen — you understand business drivers and apply a strategic lens to HR advice and planning.

Workforce planning and organisational design — you have experience aligning workforce structures and strategies to support operational goals and long-term planning.

You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, employee relations, or a related discipline — or bring equivalent, extensive experience in complex people and culture roles.

Ready to Apply? We’d love to hear from you!

Please submit:

A cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for the role that details your capabilities and experience in relation to this role.

Your current resume

Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Contact: Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

Create social and economic opportunities for the state

Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.