Senior Strategic Business Partner

As a credible expert in People & Capability, you will provide stakeholder- aligned advice on workforce risks, strategic workforce planning, critical skills and capability build, IR strategy and workforce investment decisions as a trusted advisor. You will partner closely with the Assets & Infrastructure Leadership team and P&C colleagues to deliver both local and organisational-wide people programs, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and subject matter expertise.   

•Deeply understand the employee experience across our technical and trade workforce, and in partnership with P&C Centres of Excellence, inform key people strategies including industrial relations, remuneration and resourcing  

•Mobilise cross-functional teams to deliver programs of work in a coordinated, customer-centric manner 

•Translate the organisational and people strategy into local workforce, capability and culture priorities for your business area, adding value, partnerships and plans to deliver  

• Provide key insights on people matters and actively influence and support successful embedding of people strategies  

• Provide expert guidance and influence leaders to adopt new P&C frameworks, policies and ways of working  

There is an expectation of regular travel to our sites across Tasmania to build relationships, align to operational requirements, and deeply understand the employee experience.   

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:     PD - PGCA - Senior Strategic Business Partner - August 2026 .pdf

• Significant experience in strategic HR business partnering or senior advisory roles within complex operational environments (exposure to industrial environments and/or regional workforces will be highly regarded);  

• Strong demonstrated experience developing and implementing people initiatives and providing strategic advice to senior leaders; 

• Commercial acumen with ability to understand business drivers and translate into people solutions; 

• Outstanding communication, relationship-building and stakeholder influence skills; 

• Ability to mobilise and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business-aligned programs of work;  

• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity (and coach others to do the same) 

Even if you don’t meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you! 

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.  

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.  

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity. 

Explore careers with us at  www.hydro.com.au/careers  

Hydro is facing into a period of significant capital investment and we need an equally ambitious people program in order to deliver.  As well as our refreshed People Strategy, we have updated our People & Capability Operating model to strengthen our focus on delivering cross-functional transformational people initiatives, as well as uplifting our strategic and value-adding business partnering capability. 

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position.  Applications close 9am Monday 19th October and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.  

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au  

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.