Are you a passionate HR professional looking to take the next step in your career? The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Human Resources Partner (HRP) to join our dynamic HR Team. This unique opportunity reports to the HR Director, CAM, and partners with the leadership team of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst (CDOS). To build and maintain relationships with their client group, the HRP will need to regularly attend the Bendigo-based office.

About the Role:

The Human Resources (HR) Partner plays a dynamic, high-impact role, collaborating with clergy, parish staff, and volunteers to deliver effective HR advice and quality services. This generalist position requires a solid understanding of legislation, employee relations, and the design of people management processes to support the delivery of Parish and Mission services in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop and implement exemplary human resource and workplace management policies and practices in the Sandhurst chancery and parishes, to further the Church’s mission
• Recruitment and Compliance: Collaborate with diocesan leaders and parish priests to guide the recruitment, retention, formation, and development of parish employees and volunteers, ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Foster and strengthen partnerships to bridge gaps between management, parishes, and employees through effective human resources strategies.
• Project Work and Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with the broader CAM HR team on projects and initiatives to advance organisational goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors: Actively promote and demonstrate leadership behaviors that deliver outcomes for our stakeholders, people, and communities
• Guidance & Support: Prepare, review, and distribute correspondence, reports, documents, agendas and presentations ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organisational standards.

About you:

• Degree qualified in HR, ER, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar position demonstrating expertise and in depth understanding in contemporary human resource management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.
• Collaborative mindset, contributing effectively to a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly and efficiently.
• High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality, with an awareness and appreciation for Catholic Social Teaching.
• National Police record and Working with Children Checks (essential)

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: This role provides exceptional opportunity for professional growth within a renowned organisation. You will collaborate with senior leadership, gaining valuable insights and experience to support your professional growth.
• Professional Environment: Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to fostering an agile and inspiring work environment. Your contributions will be valued and recognised through our CAM People Promise.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a mission-driven not for profit organisation that makes a difference in the community. Your work will support the goals and vision of CAM & CDOS contributing to the greater good.

To Apply

If you believe like your skills and experience align with this position, we would love to hear from you. To submit an application, go to our website Human Resources Partner | Melbourne Catholic and click apply now and provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, if you believe this role might be for you, please apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement across our organisation that all clergy, employees and volunteers have a valid working with children check.