Primary Details

• Location: Sydney (preferred) or Melbourne
• Type: Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
• Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Due to an internal promotion were on the lookout for an experienced People Business Partner to jump in and partner with leaders across our Finance and Business BUs. Youll be right at the centre of whats happeningdriving key people priorities and projects and keeping day-to-day people activity moving in a fast-paced environment. Youll build a strong understanding of the business quickly and help leaders bring their people plans to life from workforce planning and team changes through to operating model shifts.

About QBE

At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.

Your new role

A day in the role may look a bit like this:

• Start the day with your leaderschecking in on priorities pressure points and whats coming up across the teams.
• Coach and support leaders through performance ER and team dynamicsclear advice practical options and calm guidance.
• Partner on workforce planning: capability capacity org design and role changesmaking sure the structure supports the strategy.
• Work closely with our People Centres of Excellence to land talent reward wellbeing and learning initiatives in a way that sticks.
• Keep the rhythm of key people momentstalent reviews engagement actions succession conversations and change activitymoving at pace.
• Identify patterns in employee feedback turning insights into actions and projects that improve how we workacross process capability and culture.

About you

To thrive in this role youll bring strong People BP experience a commercial mindset and the confidence to partner (and challenge) with leaders. You know how to balance pace with rigourand you build trust by being clear consistent and genuinely helpful.

• A track record partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes in a complex environment
• Strong ER and performance capability with sound judgement and a pragmatic approach
• Experience supporting organisational changeteam changes restructures or operating model shifts
• Excellent prioritisation and planningyou can juggle multiple streams and keep things moving
• A coaching mindset and the ability to lift leader capability not just solve todays problem
• A curious collaborative styleand the energy to roll up your sleeves and make progress

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us clickhere.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements clickhere.

How to Apply

If youre looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at .

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.