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Are you a current Austin Health employee?If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ''Employee Login'' using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Permanent, full-time opportunity located in Heidelberg Lead the HR Partnering function to deliver proactive, client-focused support aligned with organisational priorities. Foster a culture of inclusion, inclusion, and continuous improvementAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About the HR Partnering and Workforce Development Department The Director, HR Partnering and Workforce Development is a member of the People & Culture leadership team and one of four Director roles reporting to the CPCO. The People & Culture Leadership team work together and collaboratively with the organisation to ensure their thinking, actions and impact are focused on Austin Health achieving its vision: "Shaping the future through exceptional care, discovery and learning".About the roleThe Director, HR Partnering and Workforce Development provides strategic leadership for HR Business Partnering, and strategic workforce priorities including strategic planning and capability initiatives. This role ensures alignment between people strategies and organisational objectives, drives workforce planning, and leads programs that build leadership capability and organisational performance within a complex healthcare environment.The role will lead the transformation of Austin Health''s People & Culture business partnering function into a contemporary best practice service to support people managers/leaders who interface with Austin Health''s 10,000+ employees and volunteers.About youYou will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You''ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.To be successful in this role you''ll bring with you:Extensive experience in HR leadership within a large, complex organisation (healthcare preferred).Proven ability to lead HR business partnering and organisational development functions in a large, complex and changing environment.Significant experience designing and delivering workforce development strategies which build organisational capability and future workforce readiness.Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices, workforce planning, and leadership development.Demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a senior leadership group, adding value in decision making beyond areas of expertise.Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Ability to identify and act upon emerging HR and business practices and global trends, and translate this knowledge into solutions in the Austin Health work environment.Demonstrated ability to manage change and deliver strategic outcomes.Our benefitsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Work with usWe are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don''t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Elise Tuffy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.Application closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026