We are partnering with Domestic Violence NSW Service Management (DVSM) to recruit a HR Business Partner Lead.

You will play a key part in aligning HR initiatives with organisational goals, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring best-practice people management across the organisation.

Domestic Violence NSW Service Management is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 2024 year!

Impact of the Organisation

DVSM is an innovative and bold not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting individuals facing domestic and family violence (DFV) and homelessness through crisis assistance, outreach, safe housing, child support, and specialist counselling across NSW. Their services provide immediate safety and long-term recovery pathways, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives.

The Impact You Will Make in the Role

As HR Business Partner Lead, you will help shape a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to DVSM’s mission. By equipping leaders with the right tools and strategies, you’ll enhance employee well-being, strengthen learning and development programs, and attract top talent through end-to-end recruitment.
Your expertise in HR best practices and compliance will make you a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations issues. You will foster a fair, transparent, and engaged workplace, enabling DVSM to continue delivering critical support to the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Initiatives: Partner with senior management to align HR initiatives with business objectives and foster a positive work environment
• Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Provide guidance on HR policies, performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution in alignment with the SCHADS Award
• Learning & Development: Drive a culture of learning and ensure compliance with training requirements
• Compensation & Benefits: Support fair and competitive reward structures
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure HR policies comply with employment laws, industry standards, and Workplace Health and Safety regulations
• Work Health and Safety (WHS): Responsible for health and safety compliance in accordance with WHS legislation including leading annual audits and WHS committee

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with a strong background in employee relations, talent management, and organisational development
• Proven experience as an HR business partner, with the ability to align HR strategy with business objectives
• Proficiency in HR software (e.g., HRIS, performance management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Employment Hero, KeyPay, and Go1 is highly regarded
• Knowledge of employment laws, WHS regulations, and HR best practices
• Familiarity with the SCHADS Award is highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to analyse HR data and metrics to make informed decisions
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

DVSM are an organisation that provides support and services for women and children, to be female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits of working with DVSM!

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Extra leave entitlements include, wellbeing day per month and a week of additional leave for each year
• A rewarding career, supporting people in the communities
• Warm, supportive and collaborative workplace culture. They are also certified as a Great Place to Work!

If you are passionate about making an impact and working within a purpose-driven organisation that is making a real difference in the community, then apply now! Upload your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability and interest in the position.

If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Barton at [email protected] using the subject line: HR Business Partner Lead - Domestic Violence NSW Service Management enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0426161985.

Impact Advising is committed to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We believe that diversity enriches organisations and fosters innovation. We are dedicated to building workforces that are representative of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our society. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and cultural background. We actively seek to foster inclusive workplaces where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, feel respected and valued, and have equal opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to providing a fair and unbiased recruitment process, and we strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede the inclusion and participation of underrepresented groups in workforces.