• Build your capabilities in advisory, coaching and change management
• Work between City & Sutherland offices
• Work in-office 5 days per fortnight

Our opportunity
We are looking for an energetic, communicative and experienced People & Performance Business Partner to work collaboratively with our team and guide them throughout the employee lifecycle. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving talent management, employee engagement, performance and organisational development, ensuring that our people strategies and initiatives contribute to the overall success and growth of the company. You will be a positive ambassador for the company and a positive agent for change. 

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and execute various people strategies that support achieving these goals
• Provide insights and recommendations on people matters, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding, to attract and retain top talent
• Develop and implement various talent attraction strategies leveraging our Employee Value Proposition
• Work collaboratively with the L&D Manager and L&D Specialists to develop and implement talent development programs, including training, mentoring, and other career development initiative
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by implementing employee engagement programs and initiatives
• Conduct regular employee feedback surveys and develop action plans in collaboration with leaders to address areas of improvement
• Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback mechanisms
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to enhance performance and address any performance-related issues in line with legislation and processes
• Drive organisational change initiatives, including restructuring, culture transformation, and process improvements as identified
• Support leadership development programs to build strong leadership capabilities within the organisation
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations by developing and embedding people policies and procedures within the business
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on people-related matters, ensuring adherence to company policies and legislative requirements
• Address employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling
• Promote a culture of open communication and trust within the organisation.

What you need to bring to the role

• Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and other employment related legislation 
• Proven experience partnering with business stakeholders as a trusted partner
• Previous experience in managing the employee lifecycle
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working arrangement 
• Training and career development opportunities
• Involvement in high-visibility/ high-impact projects
• Wellbeing focus including the ability to purchase leave, and birthday leave.

About Smarter Communities

Smarter Communities Limited is one of the largest privately owned community management companies in Australia. Each of our local brands across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria specialise in strata, body corporate or community titles management. We manage in excess of AU$30 billion of property and our vision is clear - to deliver smart solutions to create a better lifestyle for people living and invested in our communities.

What you need to do now

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, click the ‘Apply’ button now.

At Smarter Communities, we are passionate about creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility opportunities.

Smarter Communities is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. All Smarter Community employees involved in the recruitment and selection process are expected to practice the principles of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes sent to our People & Culture team or any Smarter Communities employee.