Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Senior Advisor Business Partnering

Location - Sydney CBD based (with hybrid working)

Employment type - Ongoing full-time role & Temporary full-time role up to 30 June 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

Salary - $129,464 pa - $142,665 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

A unique HR opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner who is ready to embrace a new career challenge, with a very different client base and an entirely new set of priorities and challenges.

• No two days will be the same
• Supportive management team
• Professional development is important to us
• A vertical learning curve
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the businesses you serve
• Work in a dedicated team which is very focused in terms of servicing client needs
• Being part of a wider People function focused on delivering for the Department
• Access to flexible / hybrid working arrangements

What you'll do

They say many of the "people" problems and challenges are the same no matter where you go, and to an extent this is true, however the businesses we service are unique compared to others within the NSW Public Sector and with this comes the thrill of being exposed to something different and an opportunity to make a huge difference in the way things are done. Our coverage includes:

• Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery which covers the major jurisdictions within the NSW legal system of Supreme, District, Local, Children's, Drug and Coroners courts across more than 160 locations and supporting the various businesses who are responsible for facilitating the running of all court and tribunal matters in an efficient and safe manner.
• Law Reform and Legal Services is another part of the business which is not replicated anywhere else. Here, with a predominately qualified employee base, they write law, provide policy advice to ministers, provide legal advice and services including litigation, dispute resolution services and advocacy, and support the ministerial and parliamentary processes.

Our team partners with front line business areas but is incredibly well supported by centres of expertise covering specialist areas such as employee relations, workplace ethics, injury management and safety & wellbeing services. So, in short you don't have to do it all on your own.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who's not just ready to roll up their sleeves—but who's also eager to rise above the day-to-day and help shape how we serve our clients, and this role is central to driving that transformation forward. Our client groups are more eager than ever for deep, strategic partnerships—and we're committed to not just meeting, but exceeding those expectations. If you're someone who thrives on big-picture thinking, loves building meaningful client relationships, and wants to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead the charge.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Matina Goldie on 0497 487 039 or at [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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