Title:  Senior P&C Business Partner

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 
  

About the role 

This is a Fixed Term Position until 22 Oct 2027

The Senior People & Culture Business Partner provides strategic and operational HR advice to leaders and employees, supporting workforce planning, culture initiatives and effective people management. The role builds trusted relationships, coaches leaders through complex employee matters, and partners with teams to deliver tailored people solutions.

You will support organisational change, employee relations, performance, talent and succession processes while using workforce insights to identify risks and opportunities. The role collaborates with P&C specialists to deliver practical advice, strengthen leadership capability, and support a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
 

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria) 

You’re someone who: 

• Builds strong stakeholder relationships by understanding needs, creating partnerships, and working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
• Communicates with confidence and credibility, effectively managing complex conversations and influencing positive outcomes.
• Applies critical thinking to analyse issues, identify solutions, and deliver improvements that support business objectives.
• Partners with users, stakeholders and teams to co-create solutions, gather insights and deliver effective outcomes.
• Uses workforce data and insights to support strategy, organisational change and informed decision-making.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational HR advice across a broad range of people and culture matters (mandatory).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field (desirable).
• Experience using HR information systems, preferably HCM SuccessFactors/SAP (desirable). 

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 13 July 2026.  

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Kerryn Lazzaro, Principal P&C Business Partner at kerryn.lazzaro@roads.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees 

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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