G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

Due to continuing growth and transformation, we are currently seeking a talented, professional, and capable People & Culture Business Partner to join our high-performing Victorian operational team, supporting the Eastern region.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnership & Performance, this position is based in Victoria and will see you leading the operational implementation of the P&C strategy whilst mentoring and supporting our G8 Leaders in handling end to end people management processes. You will also be responsible for providing business-focused, strategic, and operational HR advice and services across your designated region. This a truly challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity to make a difference in a crucial sector of the community that positively impacts thousands of families every day.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Build strong working relationships with Centre Managers, Area Managers and Regional Manager
• Partner with leaders to determine talent requirements both now and into the future for meaningful succession planning
• Provide performance management support whilst managing and resolving employee relations issues including support with investigations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance relating to the day-to-da management of employees within the education sector
• Facilitate and manage the performance management cycle across your region
• Work closely with the Recruitment team to participate in key appointments across your region whilst supporting hiring managers in the selection process to identify and manage talent.
• Support the implementation of G8 remuneration, reward and recognition programs
• Provide data and analytics for discussion with leaders to inform business decisions
• Actively promote a positive organisational culture

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, multi-site organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and proven business partnering ability. 
• Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong time management and organising skills. 
• Demonstrates initiative, capacity to work without supervision and confidence in decision making. 
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.