HR Business Partner
Permanent, Full-time position
Commencing ASAP by Negotiation
Base salary: $129,792.00

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is seeking applications from highly motivated and experienced HR professionals to join the HR, Risk & WHS team as an HR Business Partner. This is a Permanent, Full-time position, offering a unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational human resources support to 33 schools and approximately 2,000 employees across the Diocese.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, Risk & WHS, the HR Business Partner is responsible for providing high-level workplace relations advice and services across the organisation. This role will:

• Provide strategic and operational HR guidance to Principals, Managers, and employees.
• Support employee and industrial relations matters, including conduct, performance, grievances, and disputes.
• Partner with school leaders to ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial relations instruments, and workplace policies.
• Assist in the management of change, including job design, evaluation, and organisational restructuring.
• Act as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, including trade unions, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to policy implementation, system improvements, and learning and development initiatives.
• Support cultural and organisational change initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Generate and analyse HR reports and workforce metrics to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with the broader HR, Risk & WHS team to align HR strategies with business goals.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About you (Selection Criteria)
 

We are looking for a HR professional who aligns with the following criteria:

• Holds formal qualifications in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.
• Has a minimum of five years experience in a similar role.
• Has strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in generalist HR functions, including employee relations, industrial relations, and organisational development.
• Is confident in handling complex HR issues, such as performance management, disputes, and workplace compliance.
• Has a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Possesses a commitment to the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition.
• Holds or is eligible to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities.
• A strong work-life balance with a 35-hour work week.
• Access to salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The ability to make a significant impact across the Diocese.
• Access up to 7 weeks of Annual Leave.
• Access to additional leave (conditions apply) as well as leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing affordable access to gyms and recreational facilities for you and your family.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and around 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 21 March 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Angela D’Amore; Head of HR, Risk &WHS on (02) 6338 3000.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

 Applicant Information Pack