People and Culture Partner

About Us

St Vincent de Paul Society is a charity dedicated to supporting people and communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We deliver emergency relief, homelessness services and community support programs, while advocating for social justice and lasting change. Our network of Vinnies Shops helps fund our charitable work through the sale of affordable pre-loved goods. Guided by compassion, dignity and respect, we are committed to building a more inclusive society for all.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

• Permanent Full-time Role | Monday to Friday

• Hybrid Role: WFH flexibility, offering great work life balance

• Competitive salary with generous NFP Tax-Free Packaging benefits 

• Supportive team enviroment + ongoing training opportunities to grow your skills and career

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Your Role

Challenge yourself to support the delivery of People and Culture services across a diverse and mission-driven organisation. Supporting our Senior People and Culture Partners, this role works closely with leaders to provide timely advice, coaching and guidance on day to day people matters and to support the implementation of People and Culture initiatives. This is a hands-on partnering role suited to a generalist who enjoys balancing advisory work with practical implementation.

Your Responsibility

• Provide timely, pragmatic advice on performance management, conduct, grievances and employee lifecycle matters

• Support leaders to apply policies, awards and enterprise agreements, partnering with Employment Relations where required

• Coach managers to build effective, engaged and high-performing teams

• Identify and manage people-related risks, escalating complex matters appropriately

• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding in collaboration with People Services

• Contribute to engagement, learning, leadership development and change initiatives

• Maintain accurate documentation and case management records

• Promote safe work practices and uphold health and safety responsibilities

You Will Need

• Proven generalist HR experience partnering with leaders across the full employee lifecycle

• Experience contributing to and delivering People and Culture initiatives aligned to organisational priorities

• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments

• A practical, consultative approach with the ability to assess business needs and provide balanced, solution-focused advice

• The ability to work autonomously within scope, build trusted stakeholder relationships and appropriately escalate complex matters

• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, service-driven mindset

Apply Now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

Any queries please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Additional Benefits - $25 a fortnight for a phone allowance
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.