People And Culture Partner

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, our philosophy is simple: Children First

Our people are central to bringing that commitment to life, and we are looking for an experienced People & Culture Partner to work alongside our leaders across Northern Tasmania.

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

The opportunity

This is a new, locally based People & Culture role supporting our Northern Tasmania services.

Working closely with our Regional Manager, Service Managers and the broader People & Culture team, you will be a trusted partner to leaders – helping them navigate people matters confidently, build their management capability and make sound, practical decisions.

You will:

• Partner with managers across Northern Tasmania to support workforce and people priorities
• Coach and support managers to strengthen their people management capability
• Provide practical, risk-based advice on employee relations and industrial matters
• Undertake employee-related assessments and workplace investigations
• Support effective recruitment and workforce planning across your portfolio
• Identify emerging workforce risks, trends and opportunities and provide practical recommendations
• Build strong relationships across our geographically dispersed services
• Spend regular time in LGT services across Northern Tasmania, staying connected to our people and the work they do

About you

You are an experienced people practitioner who enjoys working alongside managers and helping them work through real-world people challenges.

You will bring:

• Experience working in People & Culture/HR at a partnering or similar level, with demonstrated experience coaching and developing managers
• Confidence supporting complex employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and workplace concerns
• The ability to build trusted professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Clear and thoughtful communication skills, including when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters
• The ability to work independently while remaining connected to a broader, geographically dispersed team
• A collaborative, practical approach and comfort working through ambiguity

A relevant Human Resources qualification or equivalent experience is required. Experience supporting a geographically dispersed workforce will be highly regarded.

Why join us

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with our Northern leaders and services, while being supported by a broader People & Quality team primarily based in Hobart.

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that looking after our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance: 

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Support  

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing — creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive with initiatives and events to foster health, connection and balance. 
• Annual flu vaccination and discounted private health insurance through partner providers. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, providing confidential counselling and support. 

Financial & Career 

• Competitive remuneration with Not For Profit salary packaging options up to $18,550 to maximise your take-home pay by paying less tax. 
• 15% discount on education and care fees for your children attending our services. 
• Professional development opportunities, supported by an experienced and engaged People & Quality leadership team. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us more about your experience relevant to this role via the “Apply Now” button.  

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 2 September 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress to interviews before the closing date – early applications are encouraged. 

For further information on this role or the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au 

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation and the rights and best interests of children is outr paramount consideration. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including verbal reference checks, in person interviews and verification of checks, qualifications and work history, before employment can commence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.