Join a purpose-driven organisation where your People & Culture expertise contributes to real impact, not just for people, but for animals too. RSPCA Queensland is looking for an experienced and driven People & Culture Partner to support leaders, shape strategy and drive positive workplace culture across our diverse and dedicated teams.

This is more than a business partner role, it’s an opportunity to influence organisational transformation, foster growth and lead workforce initiatives that truly make a difference.

About the Role

As our new People & Culture Partner, you’ll work closely with leaders across RSPCA Qld to deliver strategic People & Culture support, navigate complex people matters and lead initiatives that drive engagement, performance and uplift capability.

Key areas you will contribute

As the People & Culture Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, delivering strategic people solutions that enhance leadership capability, engagement, and organisational outcomes.

You will:

  • Provide expert, strategic advice to leaders across a broad range of people matters, aligning workforce initiatives with organisational priorities.
  • Coach managers to build leadership capability, support team development, and foster a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
  • Lead complex employee relations and industrial relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance and integrity.
  • Design and deliver workforce planning, talent development strategies and programs that drive engagement and organisational growth.
  • Guide leaders through change management and organisational transformation, ensuring alignment, clarity and support for impacted teams.
  • Leverage people data and analytics to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and evaluate the impact of people initiatives.
  • Collaborate across the People & Culture team on enterprise-level projects, including policy reform, capability frameworks and system optimisation.

About You

You’ll be a collaborative and influential People & Culture professional with:

  • A degree in Human Resources, Business, Law or a related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in a generalist or HR business partner role, ideally within a complex or NFP environment
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and modern awards
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal, listening, and negotiation
  • A demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaborative outcomes
  • Experience leading change initiatives and supporting people through organisational or structural change
  • A compassionate, values-driven approach, particularly when working with both employees and volunteers
  • High standards of professional integrity, accountability and conduct
  • Strong strategic thinking, planning and project management capabilities
  • Confidence using digital platforms and HRIS (Employment Hero)
  • The ability to align workforce plans and people initiatives with broader organisational strategy
  • A genuine connection with RSPCA Queensland’s mission and a commitment to advancing animal welfare

Why Join Us?

At RSPCA Qld, we offer:

  • Meaningful Work: Support teams who care for animals and communities across Queensland
  • Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance through hybrid and flexible arrangements
  • Team Connection: Work in a close-knit, values-led People & Culture team
  • Wellbeing Support: Access to EAP, paid leave options and lifestyle benefits
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a team committed to learning, development and career growth
  • Animal Interaction: Engage directly with the animals in our care and connect with our mission.

Join us and be part of a team where every conversation, initiative and improvement shapes a more compassionate and capable organisation.


How to apply

Are you a collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail? Are you a proactive self-starter who thinks creatively and is driven by a passion for achieving the best outcomes for people? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Please click here or visit www.seek.com.au and search using the keywords ‘People Partner’, location ‘Wacol’ and follow the application instructions. Please include a copy of your resume and cover letter.