People and Culture Partner

Date: 14 Jul 2026

Location:

Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049

Requisition ID: 2294

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

As our People and Culture team continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced P&C professional to join us in a hands-on partnering role within a diverse and complex organisation. Working alongside our Senior People and Culture Partners, you will collaborate closely with leaders to provide timely advice, coaching and guidance across a broad range of people matters, while supporting the delivery of strategic People and Culture initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced P&C generalist who enjoys balancing trusted advisory support with hands-on implementation and is looking to further develop their partnering capability. With exposure to a wide variety of people challenges, projects and initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to build your expertise while creating a pathway towards a Senior People and Culture Partner role or other career opportunities within Vinnies.

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
Current NSW drivers licence with the ability to travel to various Vinnie's sites across NSW as required

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

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.
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.