Role title: People Partner
Role type: Max term contract, full time, until 31 March 2027
Role grade: Health Service Manager 1
Department and location: People and Culture, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $87,813 - $116,824 + super
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Support the Senior People Partners with management of grievances, misconduct, performance management and organisational change. This includes providing guidance, support, coaching and education to managers
Interpretation of Enterprise Agreements, policies, legislation and other relevant information
Aid in the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives and provide a high level of expertise and problem-solving skills to determine the most appropriate HR solutions to improve organisational processes and procedures
Build and maintain effective relationships with line management and key stakeholders within the allocated client groups to ensure priorities are met
3 days from the office (1 Leichardt Street, Darlinghurst), 2 days from home, each week
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources / Business and/or related field
Minimum two years of hands-on experience as a Business / People Partner or similar role, ideally within the Healthcare sector
Proven success delivering the full scope of operational Human Resources services in a similar, large and complex environment
Demonstrated high-level of proficiency with HRIS, learning management systems, rostering and other HR and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously when required, possessing a passion for building connections with stakeholders and colleagues alike
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and inspire others through coaching and mentoring
Experience within a unionised environment will be advantageous
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 22 March 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan