Chisholm is seeking an experienced People Services Business Partner for our People Services team.
BELONGING & INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a People Services Business Partner – Defence Projects, your key responsibilities include:
* Lead and facilitate for business areas, Chisholm’s process of Workforce Planning (WFP), supporting the identification of workforce challenges, solutions to address.
* Formulate template tools in conjunction with Business Partnering team, other key partners.
* Review and update Business Area WFP’s; ensure data is accurate, send reports within timelines; ensure preparatory meetings with business stakeholders and key partners, client and Finance BPs occur prior to WFP meetings; ensure WFP people recommendations and budget align.
* Leverage appropriate attraction and sourcing methodologies and networks to devise and enable program solutions to workforce challenges. Ensure effective project plans are established, and provide regular reporting, tracking and visibility of progress.
* Facilitate and support with effective workflow processes for recruitment and on boarding activities, driving great candidate and business experiences
* Provide HR support to Business Areas including advice and expertise on managing effectively for employees while they are still in their probationary period.
* Provide HR support to Business Areas including advice and expertise on people policies & procedures, position approval, appointment & onboarding of new staff, probation management, variations for existing staff, general employment conditions (including relevant enterprise agreement conditions), tier 1 performance management guidance and the teaching quality standards.
* Manage effective stakeholder relationships and engagements, build strong relationships with business areas to effectively advise and develop the capability of leaders through coaching.
* Provide HR support to Business Areas including advice and expertise on people policies & procedures, position approval, appointment & onboarding of new staff, probation management, variations for existing staff, general employment conditions (including relevant enterprise agreement conditions), tier 1 performance management guidance and the teaching quality standards.
* Manage effective stakeholder relationships and engagements, build strong relationships with business areas to effectively advise and develop the capability of leaders through coaching.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated individual with demonstrable current experience and capability in providing HR advice, support and services to varied clients in a complex environment.
This role will be located at HMAS Cerberus and Dandenong, but the successful candidate must be willing to travel across various campuses in Southeast Melbourne.
Successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen and should be willing to complete pre-employment screening and obtain Security clearance issued by an authorized vetting agency.
Qualifications required for the role:
* A relevant tertiary qualification.
* Substantive experience in the HR field.
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER
* An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
* Professional Development – continue to grow your career.
* Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.
* State of the art facilities on our campuses.
* Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.
* Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application
Your application should include:
* a cover letter.
* your resume.
* contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
* Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
* Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
* Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
* Verified National Police Check.
* Verified Drivers Licence.
Applications for this position close at 9 am 4 May 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Sharon Junker, Head of People Services & Development at *************@chisholm.edu.au. We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing **********@chisholm.edu.au.
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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