An exciting opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to support leaders, employees, and key people initiatives across the business.
28th September, 2026
At Equity Trustees, we're passionate about creating a workplace where our people can thrive. We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People team on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, managing employee relations matters, and contributing to people initiatives that support business outcomes. You'll work closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, providing trusted advice and practical HR solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
As a trusted HR partner, you will:
Build strong and effective relationships with leaders and employees across the business.
Provide timely and practical advice on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace issues and people policies.
Support leaders through a range of people-related activities, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
Assist with the delivery of key People team projects and initiatives.
Support the employee lifecycle, including employment contracts, onboarding, organisational changes and other HR administration activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and workplace obligations.
What you'll need to succeed:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in a HR Business Partner, People Partner or similar role.
Strong employee relations knowledge and experience managing workplace matters.
Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
A customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively across a broad range of stakeholders.
Experience within financial services or a regulated environment will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
A warm, open and supportive culture.
An attractive remuneration package, including reward and recognition programs.
An employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
A workplace volunteering and giving program to enable you to support the community.
We are proud to be part of the Top 30 Best Workplaces to Give Back.
Discounted tax and estate planning services.
Great central CBD location, modern office fit-out and end-of-trip facilities.
Flexible/hybrid working environment.
About us - Trusted since 1888
Equity Trustees was established in 1888 and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies. We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations. As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our clients' best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding and supportive of individual development. Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.
Equity Trustees is over 145 years strong and growing. Apply now to be part of a successful contemporary trustee company.