Director, HR Business Partner
Job Number: 02PO0
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 10 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B (PN 42232)
Salary: $149,172 – $167,151 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Hybrid; The Canberra Hospital; North Canberra Hospital
Section: People & Culture - HR Business Partnerships
Closing Date: 26th February 2026
What Can We Offer You
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
* Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About The Role
Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment? We're seeking a senior HR Business Partner to partner with leaders to shape people strategies, influence organisational outcomes and drive workforce excellence.
This is not your average HR role – you will need to balance multiple priorities, navigate complex challenges, and deliver practical creative solutions under tight time frames. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, has excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Experience working in the ACTPS or a health environment is a bonus.
To apply we're asking you to submit a 2‐page pitch showing us how you think, problem‐solve and bring HR strategies to life. This is your chance to showcase your expertise, creativity and impact – don't just tell us what you can do – show us!
If you love working in a dynamic environment, thrive on solving people challenges, and want to see the real difference your work can make, this role is for you.
Position Description
Please note before commencement, successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre‐employment National Police Check.
How to Apply
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2‐page pitch showing us how you think, problem‐solve and bring HR strategies to life. Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
About Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on delivering high quality, effective, person‐centred care. It provides acute, sub‐acute, primary and community‐based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.
We are committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged.
Vision & Values
Vision: creating exceptional health care together.
Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community.
Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
Contact
Contact Name: Jim Tosh
Contact Email: jim.tosh@act.gov.au
Job Category: General/Administrative
Salary Range: 149,172.00 – 167,151.00
Closing Date: 26/Feb/2026, 12:59:00 PM
Build 5: The new state‐of‐the‐art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital, a 44,000sqm nine‐storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivering cutting‐edge acute clinical services.
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