Senior People Partner - Home Care
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
Senior People Partner
Home Care, Retirement Villages, ITeC Academy & QLD Hub
12-month maternity leave contract
We’re looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join us on a 12-month maternity leave contract, supporting our Home Care, Retirement Villages, ITeC Academy and QLD Hub portfolios.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned People & Culture professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders to shape the people agenda, manage complex industrial matters and drive workforce strategy across a diverse and operationally complex environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Home Care & Retirement Villages, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all People & Culture matters.
As a trusted advisor to the leadership team, you’ll play a key role in delivering the divisional People strategy, coaching leaders, overseeing workforce planning, and governing industrial relations risk. You’ll also lead People & Culture initiatives and contribute to broader organisational priorities.
This role offers exposure to senior leadership, enterprise decision-making and complex industrial environments, while remaining closely connected to day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver divisional People strategies aligned to organisational goals
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach, building strong people leadership capability
• Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to meet current and future needs
• Identify and address capability gaps arising from organisational or industry change
• Provide leadership and oversight on complex industrial relations and injury management matters
• Govern, monitor and report on IR activity and risk
• Represent the organisation in industrial and employment-related matters, including engagement with external bodies
• Lead the delivery of enterprise People & Culture initiatives across multiple portfolios
• Promote a strong safety culture and support injury reduction initiatives
• Contribute to organisation-wide People & Culture projects, including IR, performance, systems, culture and talent
• Use HR systems, data and insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
To Be Successful You Will Have
You’ll bring strong credibility as a senior People & Culture leader and enjoy working in fast-paced, operational environments. You are comfortable influencing at executive level and balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You’ll also have:
• Extensive experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People leadership role
• Strong capability across industrial relations, workforce strategy and people risk
• Confidence coaching and influencing senior and executive leaders
• A pragmatic, analytical and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder groups
• A leadership style built on integrity, authenticity and trust
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline (post-graduate qualifications desirable)
• Current driver’s licence
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.
For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au.
Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.