Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Senior strategic practitioner and people leader opportunity
- Permanent Full-time Opportunity, 35 hours per week
- Parramatta location preferred with hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super and annual leave loading
Our People and Culture area is growing, and we are seeking to appoint a Manager People Partners to support our broad and multifaceted department. We are also looking to build a talent pool for potential upcoming opportunities over the next 18 months.
About the Role
The Manager People Partners role involves engaging and influencing decision-makers to align human resources activities with business objectives, effectively managing competing priorities by balancing daily operational needs with the strategic demands inherent in the People Partner model across a diverse and complex business. It also focuses on establishing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while building effective, high-performing teams.
By leveraging the expertise of specialists within the People and Culture Directorate, this role fosters cohesive solutions to complex workforce challenges, including organisational design, workplace issues, case management, change management, restructuring and workforce planning.
About You
As the senior leader of a business partnering team, you will have proven capability in leading a team as well as building trusted partnerships with senior executives and the have ability to build and implement people plans that align to strategic business objectives for your clients. Known for your commitment to best practices, you ensure full compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, fostering a reliable and effective HR function.
You excel at utilising workforce data to analyse, problem-solve, and evaluate, enabling effective risk identification and informed decision-making. Your approach supports the development and implementation of innovative service delivery solutions that drive business outcomes. With a focus on identifying and reviewing emerging trends in people and organisational capability, you shape comprehensive programs, policies, and solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term goals.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive knowledge of human resources management issues and relevant legislation, regulations, policies and systems.
For more information read the full Role Description Manager People Partner
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Tuesday 26th November at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alison Bruchhauser, Director People Partners on Alison.Bruchhauser@planning.nsw.gov.au or on 0421 050 461.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jessica Smith via jessica.smith@dpie.nsw.gov.au or 0438 323 466 (please mention reference number 539438).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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