People Business Partner and Learning & Development

• Temporary full-time position with a flexible hybrid working arrangement

• HR Business Partner role with a focus on L&D

• Join a leading NFP tackling poverty & building a better future for all

Drive impactful L&D initiatives while partnering with leaders to deliver highquality endtoend HR solutions that uplift capability and culture.

About Caritas Australia

We are Compassion in Action.Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty promotejusticeand uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods clean watersanitationand education.

Why work for Caritas Australia

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team you will alsobenefitfrom:

• Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangements to support your work/life balance

• Generous leave benefits including wellbeing birthday and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parentalleave

• Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

What does the role involve

Reporting to the People Directoryoulljoin a collaborative HR team and step into a temporary people partnering role while helping shape and modernise our Learning & Development function.Youllbe the key partner for a defined group of leaders during a period of leave providing trusted support while contributing to the next phase of our L&D uplift.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Deliver highquality people partnering in the first six months acting as a visible trusted advisor to leaders and teams.

• Coach and empower leaders support daytoday peopleneeds and drive initiatives that uplift leadership capability.

• Begin shaping our modern L&D approach by designing learning pathways programs and foundational development initiatives.

• Transition to apredominantly L&Dfocusedrole building and rolling out scalable impactful learning experiences across the organisation.

This role is based in our Mascot office and follows a hybrid model with Tuesday and Wednesday as inoffice days each week.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidatewill have adeep commitment to Caritas Australias mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts.Theywill have a mix of the following qualificationsskillsand experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in HRBusinessor a related field with 5 years HR generalist experience and at least 2 years as a Business Partner supporting leaders across the employee lifecycle.

• Strong L&D capability including designing andfacilitatinglearning programs conducting training needs analysis and creating accessible development pathways that uplift capability.

• Confident incoachinginfluencingand building relationshipswith leaders withstrong communicationskills and the ability to simplify complex people and L&D concepts.

• Thrives in a collaborative valuesdriven environmentdemonstratingadaptability resilience and experience working across systems HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted until30 March 2026
but we encourage you to apply early as we will be assessing candidates as they come in and may close the ad earlier if necessary.

For any further questions or enquiries please contact thepeopleteam at. Otherwisepleasesubmityou cover letter and CV through the relevant links.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If yourequireany adjustments oraccommodationsduring the application or interview process please contact us.

Our commitment to safeguardingCaritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment you willbe requiredto undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks Working with Children Checks Reference Checks) abide by our safeguarding policies and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Our commitment to diversity -Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race sex genderageand disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples members of minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing -Depending on your role Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.