People & Culture Business Partner Lead

• Lead a small team of business partners to deliver impactful P&C solutions
• Be a trusted partner to executives and senior leaders in support of business outcomes
• Salary starting from $180k package + Salary packaging benefits
• Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Melbourne or Sydney with hybrid WFH/Office model

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

We have such an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven People & Culture professional to join the team as People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner Lead. As we continue a journey of cultural and people experience transformation, this role will be accountable for partnering with Executive Directors and their senior leadership teams to develop and deliver the P&C strategy in support of both organisational and divisional objectives.

As the P&C Business Partner Lead, you will be responsible for leading a small team of P&C Business Partners who support both corporate and operational teams. As a trusted partner you will provide expertise and guidance on people strategies to deliver on business objectives whilst also being a transformation agent, leading and managing culture, operating model, and strategic change.

As a trusted partner, you bring a strategic coaching mindset to build leadership capability and leadership team cohesion and effectiveness. You play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic people and culture initiatives and deliver P&C frameworks and processes at scale. 

Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• A deep understanding of P&C concepts and principles gained through formal education and work experience
• Demonstrated senior P&C business partnering/influencing skills at an executive level with a high level of responsiveness
• Proven track record in developing and executing P&C strategy, solutions and outcomes
• Ability to anticipate and respond to new initiatives, changing conditions and shifting priorities comfortably switching between strategy and operations
• A commitment to Lifeblood’s values and leadership principles
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or associated disciplines
• Experience in a leadership role and/or in the health, sciences, manufacturing or FMCG sectors is desirable but not a prerequisite

This is a permanent full-time opportunity working in either our Melbourne or Sydney Processing centres plus WFH. 

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now!

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Svet via ssubotic@redcrossblood.org.au.

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.