Title:  Senior People & Culture Business Partner

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

People and Culture is a Division within People, Legal and Governance which enables the attraction, development and retention of a high performing and diverse workforce, through driving a safe, inclusive and connected culture.

About the Role

Fixed term 12 mths

We’re seeking a seasoned Senior People & Culture Business Partner to lead and influence people strategy across a high-impact portfolio. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to shape workforce initiatives that align with DTP’s strategic goals and enable organisational excellence.

You’ll develop deep insight into your client groups, providing strategic advice, coaching, and tailored solutions that support performance, capability development, organisational design, workforce planning, and change leadership. You’ll also play a key role in delivering enterprise-wide initiatives, partnering with subject matter experts across the People & Culture function.

This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to lead meaningful, systems-level change.

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What You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced HR leader with a track record of navigating complex organisations and delivering strategic people outcomes. You’re confident influencing at executive level and bring a deep understanding of organisational development, talent and succession planning, and workforce analytics.

Your consultative style, strong judgment, and emotional intelligence make you a trusted advisor who balances strategic thinking with practical execution. You’re adaptable, solutions-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience delivering people strategies that align with business goals
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement and influencing senior decision-makers
• Analytical thinking and the ability to use data to drive improvement
• A collaborative, inclusive, and resilient approach to leadership

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Extensive Human Resource expertise
• Demonstrated experience working in high pressure and fast paced environments with a focus on delivery
• Demonstrated capability to prioritise activity and deliver results in a timely manner

Desirable  

• Understanding of the Victorian Government's organisational context and priorities.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.

Why You’ll Want to Be Here

At DTP you will enjoy:

• Meaningful work that helps shape Victoria’s future
• Career development opportunities across the department and VPS
• A flexible, hybrid working model that supports work-life balance
• A workplace culture that celebrates inclusion, wellbeing, and collaboration

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.

We’re proud of the safe, respectful, and high-performance environment we’re building — and we want you to be part of it.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to be redirected to our recruitment platform. If you’re new to the system, you’ll be guided to create an account. Please submit a resume and brief cover letter by 11.59pm, Thursday 24 July 2025.

For queries about the role, contact Celeste Coulter via celeste.coulter@transport.vic.gov.au

Please note: All applications must be submitted online. We are unable to accept emailed applications. Preferred candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including police clearance.