People Business Partner
We’re strengthening our People services to better support our organisation, our leaders and, most importantly, the people using our services. This is about lifting the employee experience, simplifying how we work, and building a People service that is consistent, responsive and trusted.
The Role:
Reporting to the People Manager, People Business Partnering, you’ll provide high‑impact, strategic People advice and coaching to General Managers and Heads of Function.
This is a senior, advisory role focused on strategy, insight and influence not frontline case management. You’ll partner closely with leaders to shape people solutions that support organisational goals and improve client and employee experiences.
You will use your extensive knowledge and experience along-side your data driven insights to advise, coach and make recommendations to senior leaders on a broad range of People areas and help turn strategy into action.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a credible, trusted advisor and thoughtful challenger to senior leaders bringing clarity and perspective
- Coach leaders to proactively identify workforce needs and address people challenges
- Co‑design people strategies that strengthen engagement, retention and ultimately improve client outcomes
- Lead and support change and transformation initiatives including structural reviews and role design with care and discipline
- Facilitate workforce planning, leadership alignment and capability‑building workshops that help leaders think systemically and act decisively
- Contribute meaningfully to People Function strategy, projects and continuous improvement agenda
- Collaborate closely with People Advisory and People & Performance teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end people solutions
What You’ll Bring
- A tertiary qualification in HR or a related field (preferred), with extensive experience in an HR generalist role supporting senior leaders
- Strong operational knowledge of employment legislation, EAs, Modern Awards and NDIS compliance
- Proven ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with senior leaders
- Experience in advising leaders on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
- Experience in change management including organisation design, job design and consultation
- Strong critical thinking, data-driven insights and problem-solving skills to navigate complex and ambiguous environments
- Experience working with unionised workforces is a must
- Passion for inclusive leadership, diversity, and belonging
FINAL PD_Strategic People Business Partner 2026.pdf
What We Offer You
In addition to meaningful, purpose‑led work, you’ll enjoy:
- Sector‑comparable remuneration
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
- Free onsite and accessible parking
- A safe, inclusive and values‑driven environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day
Inclusive and Accessible
Scope is committed to accessibility. If you identify as a person with disability, we’ll work with you from the application stage to provide reasonable adjustments and ensure you can thrive in the role.
Why Join Us Now?
We’re changing the way we partner with leaders, build workforce capability, and enable meaningful work. As a Strategic People Business Partner, you’ll operate at the heart of this transformation helping leaders navigate complexity, embed change, and build an engaged, high‑performing workforce that delivers outstanding outcomes for people with disability.
About Scope
At Scope, we create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to live the life they choose. Every day, our people challenge boundaries, influence positive change and work together to ensure our clients and teams feel supported, included and empowered.
As one of Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit disability service providers, we proudly deliver supported independent living, short‑term accommodation, social connections and therapy services across Victoria and New South Wales.
Apply now and help create a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.
Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.
