About the College The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a member-based not-for-profit supporting over 8,600 surgeons and 1,300 trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We advocate for excellence in surgical care, deliver world-class education and training, invest in research, and partner across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen local surgical services. Learn more at surgeons.org.
About the Role As a Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to designated business portfolios, translating organisational strategy into practical workforce, leadership and culture outcomes.
This is not a transactional HR role. You will work closely with senior leaders to strengthen workforce capability, drive performance accountability and proactively manage people risk, while embedding the organisation’s People & Culture strategy across teams.
You will partner with Executive and People Leaders to ensure people practices directly support organisational sustainability, performance and cultural alignment.
Key responsibilities include: • Partnering with leaders to develop workforce plans, succession strategies and organisation design solutions aligned to strategic priorities. • Coaching leaders to strengthen performance management, accountability and employee experience outcomes. • Leading employee relations and workplace risk matters within your portfolio. • Translating engagement and workforce data into actionable insights and measurable improvement plans. • Driving implementation of enterprise People & Culture initiatives including performance, engagement and DE&I programs.
This is a maximum term full-time position based in East Melbourne, with responsibility across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
About You We are seeking a commercially minded HR professional who operates confidently at senior leadership level and has experience in non-profit member-based environments. You will bring: • Experience operating as a strategic HR Business Partner. • Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to align workforce decisions to organisational strategy. • Demonstrated capability managing complex employee relations and workplace risk matters with sound judgement. • Confidence coaching and constructively challenging leaders to lift performance and accountability. • Experience interpreting workforce metrics and using data to influence decision making. • Ability to lead projects and drive change across diverse stakeholder groups. • High personal credibility, integrity and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Your experience with us We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work. We invest in your wellbeing, professional growth and work life balance. Our benefits reflect our dedication to a positive, safe and inclusive culture. Read more about what we offer you here. Key benefits include: • Competitive remuneration + salary packaging up to $15,900 each FBT year. • Hybrid working arrangements that support flexibility • New starter equipment allowance. • Generous leave options including volunteer leave, paid parental leave and the ability to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave • Access to a wellbeing app and annual reimbursement to support your physical and mental wellbeing • Additional wellbeing leave at the end of the year • Support for you and your family including counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial counselling, and more.
How to apply Click “Apply” to begin your application. We encourage you to include both your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience that aligns with the key responsibilities outlined in the position description.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us at careers@surgeons.org. Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email.
Everyone is welcome We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. RACS recognises the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.
