Senior People Partner

About us

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra, with multiple facilities across the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC delivers highly secure data centre solutions supporting co location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments. Our campuses are interconnected by high speed, carrier grade networks to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

CDC is scaling at a pace that very few organisations experience. As demand for secure and resilient digital infrastructure continues to grow, we are focused on building the capability, systems and ways of working that will position CDC ahead of the demand and prepare us for the organisation we are becoming. At CDC, we believe diverse perspectives and lived experiences make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work, while also creating positive, lasting impact in the communities in which we operate. This commitment underpins how we attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs of today and tomorrow.

About the role

As a Senior People Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, enabling strong, people centred decision making.

You will operate across both strategic and hands-on people partnering, bringing a strong commercial lens to complex workforce matters while leading initiatives that grow our leadership capability, performance, engagement and culture. This role requires confidence influencing at senior levels, sound judgement, and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Other responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic people advice to senior leaders across performance, conduct, change and employee relations matters
• Influencing and translating organisational priorities into practical people strategies and workforce outcomes
• Coaching leaders to build capability in performance management, communication and effective leadership behaviours
• Designing and delivering people initiatives across performance, talent, engagement, leadership, culture and change
• Using data, insights and trends to inform recommendations and support sound decision making
• Building strong, influential relationships across the business to understand context, risks and opportunities

What’s in it for you

CDC offers the following to support your wellbeing, growth and success:

• CDC Academy – Mark your mark by enhancing your professional development through specialised learning and training
• CDC Day – An additional paid day of leave dedicated to your health and wellbeing
• Parental Leave – Inclusive and progressive parental leave to support your family at every stage
• Volunteer Leave – Two paid days per year to support causes or charities that matter to you
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for you and your family
• CDC Social Events – Inclusive events that bring our people and families together through BBQs, picnics and community activities

About you

This role will suit someone who cares deeply about people and outcomes and is energised by the opportunity to contribute to CDC’s growth. You bring steadiness, curiosity and sound judgement to your work, and are comfortable navigating change in a high‑growth environment.

You don’t rely solely on technical HR expertise. You are curious about how things really work; how decisions get made, what leaders and teams need, and what’s happening beneath the surface. You invest time in understanding context and people, and you bring creativity, pragmatism and sound judgement to solving complex problems in an evolving environment.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in a senior HR Business Partner or advisory role supporting senior leaders
• Strong employee relations expertise with sound judgement in people matters
• Proven ability to influence, coach and challenge stakeholders constructively
• Comfortable operating in fast changing, high growth or operational environments
• Alignment with CDC’s Values – you are committed, meticulous in your thinking, and tenacious in pursuing strong, sustainable people outcomes

Essential

Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

How to apply

If you're looking to be part of Australia and New Zealand's leading large scale data centre innovator, submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

Diversity helps us all achieve more. At CDC, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We believe diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drive innovation, stronger outcomes and a culture built on trust and care. At CDC, we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and feel supported to succeed.

Closing date: 11.59pm, 24 May 2026 (Sunday)