The George Institute

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.  

• Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
• Work in our new offices in the Health Translation Hub (HTH), Randwick, NSW
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)
• Help shape our people strategies within a mission-driven organisation

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $111k Base to $125k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit Options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay.

We are seeking a hands-on and strategic HR Business Partner to join our mission-driven team environment to help shape the future of The George Institute’s thriving inclusive workplace.

Our office is brand new, and purpose built; conveniently located right near the light rail stop—making your commute a breeze!

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders, delivering end-to-end HR services and initiatives that build a high-performing and engaged culture.

• Partnering with leaders to support the full employee lifecycle, including matters involving strategic organisational change.
• Leading employee relations with empathy and expertise
• Driving engagement and inclusion across diverse teams
• Designing and delivering innovative people programs
• Coaching our current and emerging leaders
• Using data and insights to inform strategic decisions
• Collaborating globally to enhance the employee experience
• Contributing and leading projects to deliver on our people strategy.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Skills, knowledge and Experience:-

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources
• Proven experience in HR partnering and employee relations
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a passion for enhancing employee experience

Please note, prior to 15th September, if you are invited to an interview this will be held at our current office in Barangaroo in Sydney CBD.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

The closing date for applications is 10th September, 2025.    

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Benefits of a career at The George Institute

• Competitive market salary and benefits
• Salary packaging(lowering your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay)
• Flexible working arrangements - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
• Being part of a global team, making an impact on global health outcomes
• A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs, steps challenges and more...

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery 
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale 
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship 

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location

A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact