HR Business Partner

Fixed Term, full time role until 30 October 2026

Salary: VPS 5.2 - $121,250 to $132,764 + 11.5% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

This is a senior role for an experienced human resources professional that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria.  Working closely with the Manager, People and Performance, you will be responsible for human resources business partnering, building organisational capacity, capability, and an inclusive culture throughout the organisation.

In this role you will:

• Deliver strategic HR business partnering to people leaders in the EPA to facilitate a range of immediate and medium-term human resource management initiatives including development of strategic workforce plans, managing employee relations, performance management processes, wellbeing, and culture change management.
• As a member and senior advisor to senior management teams across the EPA, ensure that human resource management and the optimisation of workforce performance is a key consideration in strategic and operational decision making.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures based on relevant legislation and contemporary human resources management practices that enable people leaders to establish a high performing, safe and inclusive workplace culture.
• Contribute to the development of myEPA to be a trusted source of workforce information that supports decision making by advancing self-service knowledge and ensuring data errors and inconsistencies are remedied as soon as practicable.

Skills and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in human resources management, business management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic human resources management, preferably within Government.
• Strong data literacy and interpretation skills to aid making informed and strategic business decisions.
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team, with a demonstrated commitment to the successful delivery of the highest organisational priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, capable of fostering meaningful relationships and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes.
• Knowledge and skills in a diverse range of human resources specialties including selection techniques, conflict resolution, investigations, workforce, and succession planning, change management, employee relations and health, safety, and wellbeing.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Sunday 6 April 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.