Principal Business Partner, People & Culture

Principal Business Partner, People & Culture

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Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026

Position Classification : Health Mgr Lvl 4

Remuneration : 141,974 – 169,151

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ617329

Location : Westmead and Randwick

Applications close : 02 / 11 / 2025

About Sydney Children's Hospitals Network : Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind – to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Principal Business Partner (PBP) works with senior leaders ("client leaders") within an allocated business portfolio to align and drive appropriate people and culture initiatives, and interventions required to support the very best care for children and young people in NSW. This includes identifying and defining specific people management issues and providing advice and guidance to client leaders on the resolution of such issues, and recommending appropriate capability development options to support an environment where people are respected, valued, and supported to provide the best quality healthcare.

The PBP operates as a trusted and experienced people and culture specialist with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage with client leaders to directly influence the effective resolution of complex people management matters in line with legislative requirements, and relevant policies and procedures.

The PBP will engage with client leaders on a variety of complex and highly sensitive people issues including workplace investigations, industrial disputes, mediation and conflict resolution, as well as undertaking research and analysis to identify and address any undesirable workforce / people-related trends in a solution‑focused manner.

The PBP will also engage with and leverage support from other People and Culture teams such as organisational development and health, safety and wellness, as well as specialist transactional teams who carry out recruitment and general employment functions, to support a truly integrated and timely delivery of services from the People and Culture Directorate.

The role will also lead an allocated people and culture function such as industrial relations or organisational change management to provide high level advice as the Network’s subject matter expert for that function.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Employee Relations, Employment Law, or related field and / or extensive experience in human resources management in a large diverse service industry organisation.
• Proficient in contemporary workplace legislation, industrial awards and application of same to complex people and workforce matters.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication, business acumen and strong effective relationship builder, influencer and coach with strength in dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in a business partnering, developing and implementing strategic people solutions that align with business objectives to address key workforce challenges.
• Extensive experience in providing expert technical and specialised strategic Workforce / ER and change management advice and services at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in managing high level complex people management matters.
• High level organisational skills and proven ability in working with a team and delivering initiatives through others in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to solve people management problems innovatively using insight and making effective data and evidence based judgments.

How To Apply

Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees)

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Bau on sharon.bau@health.nsw.gov.au.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritize the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity – we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Eligibility List

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