Make-A-Wish is one of Australia’s most trusted charities and one of the largest wish-granting organisations in the world. We've made unicorns fly, sent kids to the moon, and with the support of our incredible Wish Force, we're committed to granting life-changing wishes for every eligible child. To help us achieve this mission, we're looking for a passionate Human Resource Business Partner to join our team.

This amazing role is a part-time position, working approximately 25 hours per week, with flexibility as to the spread of working hours and days.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Make a Difference: Be the heart of our HR function, ensuring we attract, retain, and nurture top talent who share our passion for making wishes come true.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a work environment that supports your work-life balance and offers career growth opportunities.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills within a globally recognised brand committed to positive impact.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Your Role:

As the leader of the HR function, you'll lead our HR function and contribute to building a high-performing and engaged team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Lead our talent acquisition and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience.
• People & Performance: Serve as the go-to contact for staff inquiries, foster open communication, and assist managers with performance feedback.
• Culture and Engagement: Champion our vibrant organisational culture and plan activities to boost employee engagement.
• Training and Development: Promote professional growth through mentoring and oversee compliance with training requirements.
• HR Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate HR records and generate insightful reports for management.
• Policies and Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies, ensuring alignment with legal and organisational standards.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a stand-alone HR role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

What We Offer:

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging for eligible employees.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill children.
• A flexible and inclusive workplace with an excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to be part of a globally renowned not-for-profit organisation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you! Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For any queries, please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Make-A-Wish, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that mirrors the community we serve. Read more about our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging charter here.

Make-A-Wish is proud to be a child-safe organisation, and our recruitment practices are designed to ensure the highest standards of child safety.