Strategic People Partner (VPS6)

Court Services Victoria (CSV) are looking for proactive and dynamic Strategic People Partners to join our People Services function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist looking to drive strategic HR initiatives, build leadership capability, and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive People Partnering team of high calibre HR professionals that value innovation and work collaboratively to share ideas and resources.

As the Strategic People Partner, you will deliver business-driven solutions across the entire employee lifecycle, providing expert advice to executives and managers in relation to organisational development, workforce planning, change management, leadership development, and employee engagement.

As the HR lead within your designated portfolio, you will be the strategic HR advisor to the CEO of your jurisdiction and act as a trusted partner and advisor to the executive team.

You will enjoy building relationships with a client group that actively seeks your advice and welcomes your collaboration and guidance in setting the strategic people agenda. You will be supported by subject matter experts across the People Services function who work collaboratively with you to align people programs and initiatives with organisational priorities. You will also have the opportunity to draw on your expertise to design and tailor projects that align to the specific needs of your client portfolio.

The Strategic People Partner offers the opportunity to lead people strategies while also overseeing operational HR functions with the support of at least one direct report. You will coach and mentor a People Partner who takes carriage of operational HR matters within the client portfolio, including employee relations matters, performance management, talent acquisition planning, and health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. You will oversee this work and provide day to day coaching and development to support their growth as a People Partner.

We are looking for innovative and creative leaders who are not afraid to explore new ideas. Applying your analytical skills, you will be adept in identifying trends and providing data-driven insights to influence executive decision-making and workforce planning.

If you are a team player looking for a collaborative team environment in which to grow your HR career, then we want to hear from you.

Duties

• Partner with the executive team to align people strategies and programs with organisational goals and drive a high-performance culture.
• Build trusted relationships with the jurisdiction CEO, executive team and judiciary using your influencing and coaching skills to build leadership capability and enhance employee engagement.
• Set the people agenda for your client portfolio and lead the implementation and delivery of people strategies and programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate across the CSV People Services team to contribute to the design and development of people strategies, programs and policies to align with the needs of clients.
• Proactively draw on data and evidence from a range of sources to identify trends, monitor and evaluate key programs, and provide insights that inform executive decision-making.

About you / Skills and experience

If you are an experienced senior people partner with expertise across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle, we want to hear from you.

You will bring knowledge and expertise across one or more specialist areas such as workforce planning, organisational design, leadership development, and employee relations.

We are looking for strategic thinkers with a track record in delivering people solutions that are scalable and fit for purpose.

You will have a passion for continuous improvement and a high degree of emotional intelligence.

Tertiary qualifications in human resources, psychology, business, or related fields (or working towards) is desirable.

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement