About the Role Are you an experienced HR Generalist who thrives on variety and impact? At NextSense, we’re looking for a energetic professional with proven expertise in HR partnering and industrial relations to join our People & Culture team.
In this role, you’ll deliver a proactive, end-to-end HR service that truly puts people at the centre. You’ll partner closely with your client groups, providing strategic advice and driving initiatives that build leadership capability, strengthen culture, and enhance the employee experience across the organisation.
This is an exciting time to join us. Our People & Culture team are leading transformational change with the full support of executive leadership. From shaping a new network model to embedding cultural initiatives that attract and retain the very best people, you’ll play a key role in helping us deliver outcomes that make a real difference.
As part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you’ll have the opportunity to :
Contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives that directly align with business strategy.
Partner with leaders to drive positive workforce engagement and culture.
Support projects that evolve how we work and strengthen our employee experience.
This is a permanent, full-time role based at our brand-new offices at Macquarie University, with some travel to sites across NSW and interstate.
If you’re motivated by making an impact, building strong partnerships, and being part of an organisation that’s evolving to succeed, perform, and grow, we’d love to hear from you!
About You The Business Partner, People & Culture will provide a strategic and people first approach to supporting managers through the alignment of HR initiatives with organisational objectives.
Key role responsibilities include :
Truly business partnering with our subject matter experts to support their operational goals, and to drive the effective delivery of people strategies
Coach and develop our leaders to build their capability and confidence in a way that aligns with best practice
Providing guidance and advice to management and leadership based on in depth understanding of the area you are supporting and the broader business strategy
Providing operational support throughout the entire employee life cycle, utilising a data driven approach
Be a champion of engagement and improving overall employee experience
Effectively manage IR / ER matters as required
Ensuring consistent communication and delivery of P&C; strategic and operational initiatives across the organisation
Lead change management processes and programs
Engaging in project work on a range of people & culture issues
Maintaining productive working relationships with key stakeholders
Our Purpose and Ambition NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.
NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.
We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.
We are currently creating a world-leading centre for innovation on-site at Macquarie University that represents a new era for hearing and vision loss. This nationally significant social infrastructure project will be a place to nurture, trial and share new ideas and form new partnerships that will drive better outcomes for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Law or related discipline
3+ years of experience as HR generalist and Industrial / Employment Relations
Understanding of the Australian Industrial Relations System and EEO practices and principles
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with all levels and in geographically dispersed locations
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team
The ability to connect with people to understand their issues and problem solve accordingly by presenting tailored solutions
The ability to think strategically and be proactive
Experience working in a fluid and changing environment
Passion for continuous improvement and innovation
Solution focused with strong influencing skills
Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
Well-developed communication, presentation and computer skills
Clear NSW Working with Children Check
Clear Criminal Record Check
What we can offer you
Competitive remuneration
Salary packaging with Smart Salary to increase your take home pay
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
A People & Culture team that invest in upskilling one another
2 weeks paid leave over Christmas in addition to 4 weeks annual leave
Extensive personal / carer’s leave support
Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer, and 6 weeks for secondary carer
On-campus benefits following our relocation to Macquarie University where we now operate out of our new purpose-built state-of-the-art Head Office
Growth and professional development opportunities
Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program
We’re here to help. If you have any further questions please reach out to our hiring manager Belinda Asaad at
NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.
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