Office of the Children's Guardian
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
* Exciting new opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of the Office of the Children's Guardian.
* Supportive and collaborative team culture, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
* One full-time, 12-month temporary role opportunities located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
* Clerk Grade 9/10 – 35 hours per week - $129,464 - $142,665 per annum (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).
About the Office of Children's Guardian
The Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people's right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.
To find out more about the Office of the Children's Guardian, visit our website.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join our team and operate as a trusted advisor to leaders across the OCG. This is a true all‐rounder role, requiring a self‐motivated professional who is comfortable working with a high level of autonomy and ownership.
You will partner closely with senior leaders to deliver practical people solutions, manage complex employee relations matters, and lead people-related projects that drive organisational outcomes.
We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to:
* Act as the primary P&C contact for allocated business areas, providing trusted, pragmatic advice to leaders and employees
* Deliver end‐to‐end employee lifecycle support, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, change, and separation
* Lead and manage complex employee relations and case management matters, including performance, misconduct, grievances, investigations and change-related issues
* Provide high-quality advice on industrial instruments, policies, procedures and employment legislation within a public sector context
* Support and coach managers to build people leadership capability and confidence
* Contribute to and lead people and culture projects including policy development and continuous improvement initiatives
* Collaborate with the broader P&C team to ensure consistent, best‐practice service delivery
To be successful in this role, we are seeking a person with:
* Demonstrated experience in a senior P&C partnering/generalist role within a fast‐paced environment
* Proven capability across the full employee lifecycle, operating confidently as a true all‐rounder
* Strong employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters independently
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Highly self‐motivated, organised and effective when working with a high degree of autonomy
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to coach at all levels
* Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial frameworks and public sector governance
* Practical, solutions‐focused approach, underpinned by strong judgement and integrity\
Essential Requirements
* Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
* All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
For further information about the role, please view the role description.
Our commitment to Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or and advise of your preferred method of communication.
How to apply
When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which also addresses the two targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind.
Targeted questions
* What experience do you have as a senior P&C business partner supporting the full employee lifecycle?
* How do you provide practical, trusted P&C advice in a complex public sector environment?
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
You can email Jill Adams, Director, People & Culture via or call (02) 8219 3786 to discuss the role.
Applications closing date: Wednesday, 15 April 2025 at 10:00am
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.