Senior People & Culture Partner

About Police Bank

Police Bank is among Australia's rapidly expanding Mutual Banks, distinguished by its progressive and mission-driven approach. The bank offers a diverse portfolio of competitive financial products and services designed with its members' needs at the forefront.

Role Overview

This position presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Senior People & Culture Manager to join the People Team. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the individual in this role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with a significant influence on shaping organizational culture, driving performance, and supporting the overall people strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver strategic and operational HR guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders in workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including handling performance, conduct, grievances, and workplace investigations.
• Provide expert counsel on employment legislation, workplace risk assessments, and compliance matters.
• Lead key People & Culture portfolios such as employee relations, remuneration, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, HR operations, and cultural initiatives.
• Participate actively in strategic projects involving organisational change, culture enhancement, employee engagement, and organisational development.

Candidate Requirements

• Substantial experience in senior HR business partnering or HR generalist roles.
• In-depth understanding of Australian employment law and employee relations.
• Proven track record in managing complex performance and conduct issues, including grievances.
• Ability to develop trusted relationships and exert influence on senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen paired with pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Capacity to balance strategic thinking alongside practical implementation in dynamic environments.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in meaningful work that directly supports members and the wider community.
• Opportunity to create real impact with your ideas receiving direct consideration.
• Embrace a trusted culture valuing outcomes over hierarchy.
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
• Support for career growth with development opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous parental leave and unique leave types addressing diverse life situations.
• Access to wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Programs and health initiatives.
• Competitive superannuation, salary packaging, novated leasing, and exclusive employee discounts on financial services.
• Referral incentives for employee recommendations.
• Support for professional growth: study support, paid study leave, professional membership reimbursements, and online learning resources.
• Recognition programs, including awards, milestone acknowledgments, birthday perks, and volunteer leave.

Equal Opportunity and Eligibility

Police Bank is committed to equal opportunity employment, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. This position is open exclusively to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.

Next Steps

If you are enthusiastic about supporting individuals in achieving their property aspirations and want to join an organisation prioritizing member-first principles, we encourage you to apply promptly. Recruitment agencies need not apply.