Mater is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team in a unique project-based role (15 hours per week, until end January 2027) focused on building leadership capability across our Hospital Partnerships portfolio.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can quickly translate workforce insights into practical people solutions. Working closely with a Senior HR Business Partner and operational leaders, you will identify priority leadership capability needs and deliver targeted initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, workforce performance and organisational outcomes.

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, leveraging existing workforce data, engagement insights and leadership feedback to design and implement practical capability-building solutions that create immediate value for the business.

Salary range: $62.74 - $67.20 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you'll be doing

• Partnering with hospital and operational leaders to identify leadership capability priorities.
• Using workforce data and organisational insights to diagnose capability gaps and opportunities.
• Designing and facilitating leadership development initiatives, workshops and capability programs.
• Developing practical leadership resources, tools and frameworks that can be scaled across the organisation.
• Applying organisational development and organisation design principles to improve team effectiveness and leadership impact.
• Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen capability and performance outcomes.
• Delivering tangible workforce improvements within a defined project timeframe.

About you

You are an experienced HR Business Partner with strong organisational development and facilitation skills who can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders and translate strategic workforce challenges into practical solutions.

You will bring

• Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a complex environment.
• Experience leading leadership capability, organisational development or workforce improvement initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse workforce data and rapidly develop targeted solutions.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the confidence to operate autonomously.
• Healthcare experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What this role?

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on leadership capability across one of Australia's leading not-for-profit healthcare organisations. You'll work on high-priority workforce initiatives, partner directly with senior leaders and help shape practical solutions that support long-term workforce sustainability and performance.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. 

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close 26th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. 

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.  

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