As a Workforce Development Business Partner, your key responsibilities include:
- Provide operational leadership in Workforce Development and Employee Engagement strategies to the broader People Culture & Safety Team and the wider business, providing tailored solutions where needed.
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Design, organise and deliver Workforce Development and Employee Engagement programs in response to and aligned with, the People Plan and annual organisational professional development plan.
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Draft employee communications for cascading though the organisation through appropriate employee channels including content for the intranet and employee newsletter, ensuring all communication is branded and consistently represented with People Plan themes.
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Provide training and support to the Business Areas including coaching both employee and People Leaders in managing the Performance and Development cycle and providing and exchanging constructive feedback.
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Lead the implementation of best practice processes in Workforce Development across the Organisation, maintaining a strong focus on employee engagement and workforce capability.
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Support and coordinate the organisation’s induction programs including facilitation to support a positive and engaging employee onboarding experience and design and facilitate workshops and programs conducted under the umbrella of the Professional Development Framework that meet the requirements of the business using best practice learning methodologies and frameworks.
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Support and promote Chisholm’s organisational and local Reward and Recognition Programs including helping manage and organise the related celebratory events.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills coupled with a collaborative style, a strong relationship building capability and experience in the design, development, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of learning and development solutions to maximise effectiveness and engagement whilst using knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory.
You have well-developed skills in promoting employee engagement, celebrating excellence and driving enthusiasm for improving employee capability, practised analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations that demonstrate credibility and expertise, an understanding of the learning needs analysis link to learning and development solutions, and their alignment with Chisholm’s strategic goals, demonstrated experience in managing and participating in projects and initiatives that are focused on employee engagement, development and capability and demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous and high-pressured environments and employ innovative and creative problem-solving techniques.
Qualifications required for the role
- Degree qualification in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Change Management, or relevant discipline, or a lower-level qualification with significant experience.
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
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Professional Development – continue to grow your career.
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Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.
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State of the art facilities on our campuses.
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Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.
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Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application
Your application should include:
- a cover letter.
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your resume
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contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume.
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Current valid Employee Working with Children Check.
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Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
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Verified National Police Check.
Applications for this position close at 2.00 pm Monday 13 July 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact
Jason McCutcheon, Manager Workforce Development at [email protected].
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing
[email protected].
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.
