HR Business Partner

Company Description

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our HR Australasia team you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

Job Description

About the role

You’ll work closely with senior leaders across your portfolio to shape and deliver people strategies that enable business performance across a diverse, multi-site education environment.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of HR—balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery across workforce planning, employee relations, organisational change and talent initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design and capability initiatives
• Provide expert ER/IR advice and manage complex people matters
• Support organisational change and transformation
• Drive performance, talent and succession outcomes
• Coach leaders to build capability and engagement
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• Strong generalist HR capability across ER/IR, workforce planning, performance and talent
• Confidence managing complex, sensitive people matters
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence at all levels
• Experience supporting change in a dynamic environment
• Commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to work autonomously

Why join us

• Opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence real business outcomes
• Diverse, fast-paced and purpose-driven education environment
• Supportive HR team with strong specialist capability
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to partnering with the business
• Strong judgement and confidence navigating complex and sensitive people matters
• Ability to build credibility quickly and influence at all levels
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes and business impact
• Clear, effective communication and coaching style
• The ability to work independently while staying connected to a broader team
• Relevant HR or business qualification (preferred)
• Experience or exposure to enterprise bargaining or EBA processes
• Practical experience managing employee relations matters and supporting change initiatives, with an understanding of employment law
• Experience using HR systems and supporting workplace health and safety practices

Additional Information

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations.
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. For enquiries about the role, please contact Martin Majewski on 0482 168 265. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check.