Senior People & Culture Business Partner

Senior People & Culture Business Partner Davies Stewart is delighted to partner with Disability Living, DLi has been a cornerstone of the South Australian community, supporting individuals to live the life they choose. Underpinned by a rigorous "Quality and Safeguarding" framework, DLi distinguishes itself through a culture of industry best practice. Everything they do is guided by five core values: Impactful, Joyful, Connected, Supportive, and Genuine.

About the Role Reporting to the General Manager, People and Culture, you will step into a critical leadership role within the P&C team. This job offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, utilising the CADS Leadership Framework (Coach, Advise, Develop, and Support) to build organisational capability. You will foster a high‑performing, values‑led workforce that remains steadfastly compliant with NDIS Practice Standards and Fair Work legislation. If you are a self‑managed professional who thrives in a solutions‑focused environment, this is the perfect role to fully utilise your senior HR expertise.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership

Strategic Alignment: Align P&C strategies with business unit goals to drive sustainable service growth.

Capability Building: Lead the CADS framework to coach and develop leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Workforce Planning: Partner with managers on talent management and recruitment pipelines.

Advice & Advocacy: Provide expert counsel on complex ER/IR matters and performance management.

Safety, Wellbeing & Compliance

WHS Leadership: Proactively promote psychological safety and wellbeing strategies.

Return to Work (RTW): Oversee RTW processes, ensuring compliance with RTWSA and coordinating safe staff rehabilitation.

Audit & Assurance: Lead internal and external audits to ensure NDIS compliance and industry standards.

Operations & Insights

Analytics: Lead workforce reporting to inform data‑driven decision‑making.

Onboarding: Oversee induction and training to integrate new staff into DLi’s culture.

Project Lead: Manage high‑impact P&C projects as directed by the General Manager.

What You’ll Bring Essential Criteria

Experience: A proven background in P&C Business Partnering or senior HR leadership roles.

Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.

Legal Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and IR/ER practices.

Compliance: A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Criteria

Experience within the NDIS or Community Services sector.

Postgraduate HR qualifications or AHRI accreditation.

Personal Attributes & Conditions

Balance: The ability to switch between high‑level strategy and hands‑on functional support.

Resilience: A calm, solutions‑focused approach to navigating complex, fast‑paced environments.

Licensing: A current Australian Driver’s License and willingness to travel as required.

Flexibility: Willingness to undertake occasional out‑of‑hours work to meet organisational needs.

Apply Now To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link. Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.

For a confidential conversation please contact our office: 08 8232 8008. Email: info@daviesstewart.com.

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