Shared Services is excited to offer a permanent full-time opportunity to join our team as a People & Culture Partner.
Based in our newly renovated Newcastle West office, you'll enjoy a modern workspace with an onsite café while working within a supportive and professional environment.
In this role, you will partner with leaders and employees across the organisation to deliver strategic and operational People & Culture solutions that support business performance and employee engagement.
To be successful, you will bring demonstrated experience in advising, influencing, and coaching stakeholders at all levels. Your strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices, emerging people trends, and Australian ER/IR legislation will enable you to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
Coupled with excellent consulting, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, you will use your sound business acumen to drive positive outcomes and contribute to organisational success.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to line managers by embedding HR strategy and providing professional, commercial and reliable HR guidance and support with the objective of adding value to the business.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Current experience in advising, guiding and supporting stakeholders on a broad range of HR matters
Ability to engage, inspire, influence, coach and deliver
Solid working knowledge of current general HR practices and processes and awareness of emerging trends
Sound knowledge of ER/IR legislation and understanding of current employment regulations
Strong interpersonal, relationship and customer service skills, well developed verbal and written communication skills
Strong consulting and negotiating skills and business acumen
Demonstrated understanding of change management and ability to personally adapt to a changing environment
QUALIFICATIONS
A tertiary qualification in Recruitment and/or Human Resources or a related degree OR strong experience within HR in a customer focused industry
Current Class C Driver’s Licence
Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Registered member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) (Desirable)
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification (Desirable)
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
For further information please reach out to: Angela Bryant - Employee Relations and Talent Manager: angela.bryant@mn.catholic.org.au
Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received up until: Wednesday, 07 October 2026.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
