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People and Culture Business Partner

Job Title: People and Culture Business Partner
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 989528
Contact Name: Louise Mann
Contact Email: louisem@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: September 10, 2025 09:30

Job Description

  • Work with a team that genuinely makes a difference in the community

  • Generous remuneration and not for profit salary packaging benefits

  • Flexibility, strong team connections and genuine commitment to your health and wellbeing

Peoplefusion are proud to be partnering with Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to recruit an experienced and energetic people person to join their diverse and dedicated People, Culture and Capability team supporting the delivery of world class helicopter emergency medical services across Northern NSW
  
About Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
 
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a not-for-profit organisation providing world class aeromedical, search and rescue services to those in need 24/7. The Service has 50 years of proud history, and operates from three bases in NSW (Tamworth, Belmont, Lismore) in addition to a Head Office and Deep Level Maintenance (DLM) facility based in Broadmeadow, NSW. With a clear vision for our future – to be Australia’s leading Aeromedical and Rescue Service provider, we know the key to success is a motivated, trained, and empowered team operating within a culture of professionalism and accountability.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the People, Culture and Capability Manager, this role is a valued partner in the business, responsible for driving and implementing initiatives that support the Service's strategic goals. As an expert in all things HR, specifically L&D and RTO management, you will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the employee lifecycle and positively influence:

  • Career development and succession strategies

  • Success of the Service’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

  • Employee engagement and workplace culture, including Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives

  • Industrial relations consulting, advocacy and advice

  • Organisation-wide change management initiatives

  • Injury Management and best practice Return to Work coordination

Where passion meets purpose, this role provides opportunity to lead and collaborate on key projects aligned with your own experience and professional goals.
  
About You

  • A driven HR professional, ready to make a real impact

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources (or a related field)

  • A minimum of five years of proven generalist HR experience

  • Expertise in learning and development and industrial relations

  • Whilst not essential, experience in the RTO sector is highly desirable

  • Workplace injury management experience would be a bonus

To be successful in this role, you will be a natural relationship-builder who knows how to connect with people at all levels. You are proactive, organised and able to juggle competing priorities and projects, bringing a best-practice mindset to every challenge.
  
This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully and grow with a team and organisation that values your expertise.
  
How to apply

Click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV, outlining your motivation for this opportunity and how you believe your experience aligns. 

To access a copy of the Success Profile Pack, including a detailed position description, please click here

If you would like more information regarding the opportunity including company culture and associated benefits, please contact Louise Mann 02 4927 2024 or louisem@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close date: Sunday 28th September 2025

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia, successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and National Police History Check. 

Join us in making a difference every day. Apply now and be part of a team committed to saving lives and serving the community.

At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.