People & Culture Business Partner

Location: Bendigo based with frequent travel across metro and regional campuses
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time| Hybrid
Salary: Starting from $150K (including super)

About The Role:

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a critical role in supporting Bendigo Kangan Institute through a period of change, growth and capability uplift. Partnering with senior leaders across metro and regional portfolios, you will deliver practical, high‑quality people solutions aligned to organisational priorities, values and our 2030 strategy.

This is a true generalist Business Partner role with a strong focus on Employee and Industrial Relations. You will be trusted to support leaders with end-to-end complex case management, advise on performance and conduct matters, support organisational change initiatives including restructures and workforce transformation. You will also work collaboratively with the wider P&C team and support functions including Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) across varying pieces of work.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Partnering, you will join a collaborative and values‑driven People & Culture team that is focused on uplifting leadership capability, embedding best practice and creating a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Provide strategic and operational P&C partnering across designated portfolios
• Support managers with complex ER and IR matters, including interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements and managing underperformance and conduct issues
• Partner with leaders to undertake workforce planning and organisational design including change initiatives, restructures, and capability uplift  
• Work in collaboration with the HSW team to support client groups with WorkCover and HSW matters
• Collaborate with the wider P&C team and broader support functions to deliver targeted initiatives and projects
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusive culture initiatives
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide people projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

About You:

You are a confident, experienced and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys working in complex environments and partnering closely with leaders to navigate challenging people matters and deliver strategic initiatives.

You bring:

• Significant experience as a Business Partner in a medium to large, complex organisation
• Strong ER/IR capability, including experience working with Enterprise Agreements
• Demonstrated experience managing high‑volume and complex case work
• The ability to influence and coach leaders with differing styles and expectations
• Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to balance empathy with clear, direct advice
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach and a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working in collaboration with Health, Safety and Well-being functions 

Experience in the public sector or education sector will be highly regarded, as will relevant tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact  
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of education and innovation at Bendigo Kangan Institute.

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close 15th April 2026

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.

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