Strategische Business Partner

Job Description

We have updated our People & Capability Operating model to strengthen our focus on delivering cross-functional transformational people initiatives, as well as uplifting our strategic and value-adding business partnering capability.

Within this role, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders within the business, responsible for shaping and executing people strategies at the business unit level, as well as informing the design, delivery and embedding of cross-functional strategic people initiatives. You will partner closely with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership capability, culture and change.

Salary from $140,877 plus super

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including electricity discount
• Flexible working options available - tailored to suit your lifestyle and your team's needs
• Career development opportunities including growth supported by Learning & Development Programs, Internal Mobility and LinkedIn Learning
• 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, zero debit‑ Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the organisational and people strategy into workforce, capability and culture priorities for your business area, adding value, partnerships and plans to deliver
• Provide key insights on people matters and actively influence and support successful embedding of people strategies
• Partner with business unit leaders to ensure plans align with strategic priorities, approved headcount, labour budgets and financial forecasts
• Provide expert guidance and influence leaders to adopt new P&C frameworks, policies and ways of working

Skills & Experience

• Commercially minded with a strong ability to align P&C strategies and plans with business needs and opportunities
• Experimental and innovative mindset with the ability to stay on top of industry best practice
• Strong demonstrated experience providing strategic P&C advice to senior leaders
• High-level abilities in written and verbal communication, relationship building and stakeholder influence
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity (and coach others to do the same)
• You are a strategic thinker and problem solver with abilities to interpret data to inform decisions and identify opportunities
• Strong experience in workforce planning, organisational design or leading people-related change or transformation initiatives

Even if you don't meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you!

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia's largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we've expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania's growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We're committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

Questions and Next Steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close Monday 11th May at 9am and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [email protected]

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.