Title:  Senior People & Culture Business Partner

About Us

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.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 mths

The  Senior People & Culture Business Partner will work in close partnership with aligned Branch/s Executive and Leadership team to build, to develop and implement DTP’s people strategy in alignment with to DTP’s overarching strategic plan.

You will build a detailed understanding of their client group/s to support the development of short term and long-term people management and culture strategies and tactics to deliver the intended business benefits. 

The role will have responsibility for scoping, developing and supporting the delivery of enterprise wide projects in conjunction with the Division’s subject matter experts.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

·         Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, understand any nuances across client groups and become a trusted advisor, actively influencing at senior levels

·         Partner with client group executive team to build the people management strategy and tailoring tactics to meet the strategic goals and priorities

·         Contribute to the senior leadership team of area by providing sound advice, being a confidential source of support and by challenging current thinking

·         Understand the strategic and operational priorities of their divisional executive teams and ensure these are considered in the development of people initiatives

·         Work closely with other Business Partners

·         Represent the insights and feedback from client groups when co-designing people initiatives

·         Work closely with client group leadership teams to implement important people activities

·         Lead any significant change-related activity (e.g. restructuring) with client groups

·         Collaborate and partner with the broader team to ensure advice and support is tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the business

·         Undertake thorough analyses and provide timely evidence-based feedback to the Manager of P&C Business Partnering

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Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking a dynamic Senior P&C Business Partner to provide high-level strategic and tactical HR consultancy across the department. This role requires a proven ability to assess workforce needs and deliver integrated, future-focused people strategies. You'll bring expert knowledge in organisational development, workforce and succession planning, talent management, and the practical application of workforce analytics to drive business outcomes.

Your strength in stakeholder management will be key—building trusted relationships with senior leaders, balancing competing needs, and guiding decision-making through clear, fair, and strategic advice. You’ll be skilled at facilitating collaborative solutions that align with broader departmental and government objectives.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential. You’ll support the business in diagnosing complex challenges, applying sound frameworks to create sustainable outcomes across HR functions including performance management, grievance resolution, and workplace conflict. Your judgement and agility will ensure you can respond to shifting priorities and lead adaptive strategies that reflect workforce needs.

We value emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations. You’ll be a collaborative influencer, capable of driving cultural change, removing barriers to delivery, and working across diverse teams to achieve tangible workforce results.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level the candidate will be….

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.

What we offer

·         Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

·         Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

·         A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork

·         Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements

·         Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs

·         We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

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. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 2nd of June 2025. 

All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Celeste Coulter] - via celeste.coulter@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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