People Partner
Published | June 30, 2025 |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Category | Other |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.
From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role
As a People Partner, you’ll support senior leaders and teams to bring out the best in their people—delivering expert advice and people solutions that drive engagement, performance and strategic growth. This is a 12-month max-term parental leave cover through to August 2026.
In this role you will:
Partner with business leaders to align people practices with strategic goals
Use HR data and insights to identify trends and tailor solutions across performance, retention, and development
Coach and build leader capability in organisational design, change, and culture
Provide trusted guidance on employee relations and employment legislation
Ensure appropriate resolution of workplace grievances in line with policies, legislation, and best practice
Facilitate performance, engagement and talent processes including succession planning and salary reviews
Collaborate with the broader People team to deliver impactful projects and continuous improvements
Drive action on diversity, equity and inclusion through data and practical initiatives
Support the wider People team during the AO and other tennis tournaments and events as required
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in a HR Business Partner or similar advisory role, ideally in a complex or fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of ER legislation and experience managing complex ER matters successfully
Be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels
Enjoy solving complex people challenges with both strategic thinking and practical execution
Be data-informed and outcomes-focused, with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Experience with an HCM system (Workday preferable but not essential)
What’s to love?
Career development with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
Attractive leave benefits – with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check.