About COPE:
COPE has been Australia’s first choice for Sensitive Freight for the past 36 years. As a privately owned national organisation, supporting some of the world’s most innovative and technology‑driven companies. Our work involves the safe handling, transport and installation of high‑value and specialised equipment across medical, IT, print and other sensitive sectors.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Partner – People & Culture to act as the trusted P&C lead for COPE Sensitive Freight across all sites nationally. Reporting to the National P&C Manager, this Melbourne‑based role partners closely with operational leaders to deliver practical, compliant people advice in a fast‑paced, high‑risk logistics environment.
You will bring strong generalist capability with deep expertise in employee and industrial relations, injury / fitness for work management, and payroll obligations, working closely with the broader Federal Group People & Culture function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide trusted people and culture advice to leaders and employees
- Lead complex ER/IR matters with a strong focus on fairness and compliance
- Manage injury and fitness for work matters with specialist support
- Act as the first point of escalation for people issues
- Partner with P&C, Payroll, TA, and Risk & Compliance teams
- Supervise and develop the Business Partner – People & Culture role
- Champion WHS, Chain of Responsibility, and regulatory compliance
- Interstate and Intrastate travel required as needed
Skills & Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources (essential); AHRI certification (desirable)
- Ideally 10+ years’ HR experience, including 5+ years in senior or specialist roles
- Strong ER/IR, injury management, and compliance background
- Proven experience partnering with operational leaders in complex environments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
- Comfortable working within structured frameworks and escalation processes
- Resilient, analytical, detail‑focused, and values‑driven
What We Offer:
Working with COPE means joining a respected national organisation where people, safety, and service excellence genuinely matter. We offer:
- A senior, impactful role within a values‑driven business
- Strong collaboration with a broader national People & Culture function
- Employee benefits including EAP and the Bridgestone Business Associates Program
- Discounts on accommodation, health insurance, and 200+ major retail brands including Coles and Woolworths
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Apply Now:
If you are an experienced HR professional who values structure, collaboration, compliance, and delivering consistent outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
For further information, please contact Hari Turaga, Talent Acquisition Specialist at hturaga@cope.com.au
Candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment criminal and medical checks as part of the recruitment process.
