People Business Partner

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne
• Type: Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we’re on the lookout for an experienced People Business Partner to jump in and partner with leaders across our Finance and Business BUs. You’ll be right at the centre of what’s happening—driving key people priorities and projects and keeping day-to-day people activity moving in a fast-paced environment. You’ll build a strong understanding of the business quickly and help leaders bring their people plans to life, from workforce planning and team changes through to operating model shifts.

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.   

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.  

Your new role

A day in the role may look a bit like this:

• Start the day with your leaders—checking in on priorities, pressure points, and what’s coming up across the teams.
• Coach and support leaders through performance, ER and team dynamics—clear advice, practical options, and calm guidance.
• Partner on workforce planning: capability, capacity, org design and role changes—making sure the structure supports the strategy.
• Work closely with our People Centres of Excellence to land talent, reward, wellbeing and learning initiatives in a way that sticks.
• Keep the rhythm of key people moments—talent reviews, engagement actions, succession conversations, and change activity—moving at pace.
• Identify patterns in employee feedback, turning insights into actions and projects that improve how we work—across process, capability, and culture.

About you

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong People BP experience, a commercial mindset, and the confidence to partner (and challenge) with leaders. You know how to balance pace with rigour—and you build trust by being clear, consistent, and genuinely helpful.

• A track record partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes in a complex environment
• Strong ER and performance capability, with sound judgement and a pragmatic approach
• Experience supporting organisational change—team changes, restructures, or operating model shifts
• Excellent prioritisation and planning—you can juggle multiple streams and keep things moving
• A coaching mindset and the ability to lift leader capability, not just solve today’s problem
• A curious, collaborative style—and the energy to roll up your sleeves and make progress

Benefits    

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:  

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance  
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice  
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super  

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.  

Awards & Recognition   

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:  

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program  
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards 
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates   

To learn more about our achievements, click here.  

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com. 

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Human Capital, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Risk Management, Succession Planning, Team Management

Application Close Date: 08/05/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.