Title:  Senior People and Culture Business Partner

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria. 

 SRL is more than a rail project. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can’t do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria’s biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we’re at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

***This role is a 14 month parental leave cover.

Are you a seasoned and true senior business partner with a strategic mindset, eager to drive organisational success across the business? We are seeking a trusted advisor, someone who thrives in an environment where you can make a difference and understands the power of robust, forward-thinking partnerships.

You embed yourself within key leadership teams, anticipate challenges, influence direction, and shape the organisation’s future while rolling up your sleeves when needed. With a deep understanding of workforce dynamics, you craft and implement innovative change strategies that enhance engagement and drive sustainable success. 

You act as a strategic coach and consultant to executives and leaders, equipping them with the insights and tools they need to inspire and empower their teams.  Your ability to balance data driven decisions with innovative HR solutions ensures SRLA remains agile, competitive and future-ready.

Are you this person we are looking for?

The Senior People and Culture Business Partner at SRLA is a pivotal position that combines expertise in people and culture partnering, workforce management and capability planning, and change management. This role focuses on developing and implementing innovative workforce change strategies and engagement programs, leading the transformation and continuous improvement of people's practices in alignment with SRLA's strategic objectives.

You will function as both a coach and a consultant, employing a data-driven approach to address current and future organisational challenges. You will be expected to provide strategic advice and coaching to key stakeholders, maintain a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, and develop HR processes and policies. Your role is crucial in empowering organisational leaders to effectively manage their teams, while you provide necessary guidance and risk mitigation.

The ability to create, innovate, and work at a pace within the People & Culture team is a must.  We are on a journey as a team, and a business, as we build and transform as the project progresses. We need collaborative team players who can work across, and with, a People and Culture team centres of excellence and expertise capabilities.

In this role, you will develop and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, acting as an intermediary and navigating the complex organisational landscape. Your ability to build consensus, negotiate, and manage expectations will be key to supporting P&C interventions.

Why join us?

• High-performing team environment
• An opportunity to create, innovate and work as a true partner to the business
• Be part of a life changing project for our city
• An emphasis on work / life balance
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

To access the Position Description, please click HERE.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Tuesday, 24 June 2025 

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process. 

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.