Senior HR Business Partner

Lead People Strategy in one of Australia’s fastest-growing emergency hospital networks.

Animal Emergency Australia is seeking a commercially savvy

Senior HR Business Partner

to help shape people strategy across our national hospital network.

Company Description Animal Emergency Australia is a network comprising 16 emergency Practices, 2 general and ICU practices, and an education division, all supported by a dedicated corporate service office in Springwood. With over 800 passionate professionals, the organisation is driven by its mission to achieve better patient outcomes. Animal Emergency Australia values inclusive care, supporting pet families, and empowering its team members. Guided by a commitment to improving lives, the organisation strives to make a meaningful impact for pets, their owners, and its teams.

Operating across 17 emergency and critical care hospitals nationally, AEA is continuing to grow — and this role will partner directly with operational leaders to drive workforce strategy, leadership capability and organisational design.

This is not a transactional HR role.

It’s a true strategic partnership position in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Role As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will partner with hospital leaders and corporate teams to translate business strategy into impactful people outcomes. This is a permanent full-time position based in Hawthorn east, Vic and, offers a hybrid working environment.

Key areas of impact Strategic Business Partnership

Partner with Regional Operating Managers and hospital leadership teams

Translate business strategy into workforce planning and capability strategies

Identify and manage emerging people risks

Leadership & Talent Development

Coach leaders through performance, capability and complex employment matters

Support development of emerging clinical and operational leaders

Strengthen succession planning and leadership pipelines

Organisational Design & Commercial Impact

Provide expert advice on remuneration, employment frameworks and workforce structures

Lead organisational design and change initiatives

Drive People Strategy initiatives that support growth and retention

Culture & Employee Experience

Champion AEA’s core values across clinical and corporate teams

Strengthen leadership accountability and coaching capability

Support a high-trust, high-performance culture

What you Bring

Significant experience in Senior HR Business Partner roles

Strong ability to influence and partner with senior operational leaders

Commercial acumen and understanding of how people strategy drives performanc

Experience in multi-site, healthcare or operational environments

Strength in workforce planning, organisational design and talent development

Confidence managing complex employment matterTertiary qualifications in HR, Business or related disciplines are desirable.

You’ll join a values-led organisation where clinical excellence, purpose and commercial discipline intersect.

We offer

Hybrid working from Hawthorn East, Melbourne

Exposure to executive leadership

Opportunity to lead strategic People initiatives

A genuinely purpose-driven workplace

Most importantly, you’ll contribute to an organisation delivering life-saving emergency care for animals when it matters most.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact Tee at careers@aes.email with your CV.

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