Role Title: Senior HR Business Partner (REQ592774)

• Employment type: Full-time, ongoing
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Office conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
• Be a part of an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the HPCA’s People and Engagement team, as the Senior HR Business Partner. This role acts as a partner to the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) and its senior leaders and staff, in relation to human resources management, organisation change and organisational development.
The Senior HR Business Partner provides expert advice, support and delivery across the full spectrum of the People and Engagement function, and the employee cycle. Ensuring statutory compliance and interpretation and application of relevant employment awards and legislation, together with Government Sector, Public Service and organisational policies and procedures.

Clerk Grade 9/10, salary from $129,464 to $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of HPCA with:
• Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating organisational development strategies
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and the legislative framework, NSW Government policies and reforms, and current government sector trends is preferred, but not essential

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and submit a copy of their resume and a statement in responses two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to one page.

If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

Target Questions:

1. Please explain your interest in the role and outline how your background, capabilities and experiences would align to the requirements of the role.
2. Provide an example of a complex or unfamiliar HR problem you have been faced with that you needed to solve? What steps did you take to resolve it and what was the outcome?

For role related queries or questions please contact Chelsea Starkey, Principal People and Engagement at [email protected] and quote REQ592774.

Closing Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025

Working at Health Professional Councils Authority

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.

The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home
• Flex and banked leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and employer support of CPD and other professional development opportunities
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health career portal.

Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Applications Close: at 23:59 on Sunday, 24 August 2025