Strategic People Partner

• Strategic People Partner
• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid Working (2 anchor days)
• Applications close: 31 August 2026

We’re excited to hire a Strategic People Partner for our People & Culture team as we continue our bold, future-focused strategy to redefine how we support and elevate performance at CPA Australia. This is a pivotal time for us, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team to help us deliver on our vision.

About the role: 

Reporting to our Head of People Partnering, you will work closely with our Organisational Leadership Team (OLT) and people leaders to develop and implement People and Culture strategies to enable CPA Australia to deliver on our global strategy. You will have global experience and understand all the strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of our organisation to offer insights, tools, and guidance to our leadership team and employees. You will lead key initiatives and support the implementation of our people strategy.  

Your key duties will include:  

• Co-develop and implement People & Culture strategies and initiatives that align with our overall organisation strategy, ensuring that all functions have an active strategic people plan to effectively support organisational objectives. 
• Consult on and contribute to proactive solutions that drive business outcomes and deliver on CPA Strategy and functional business plans.  
• Provide thought leadership on People & Culture related issues and providing guidance and coaching where necessary.  
• Collaborate closely with leaders to understand the functional strategy and identify the need for restructuring or redesigning of the operating model to enable delivery of the strategy. 
• Provide advice on the design of an effective operating model and structure that aligns with the strategy and improves operational efficiency. This includes analysing current structures, proposing improvements, and designing new models as necessary. 
• Determine workforce needs and design roles and responsibilities to ensure the right talent is in place to meet business objectives.  
• Support leaders to manage talent, retention, and critical roles within the business, providing advice and guidance on best practices. As well as providing support to the TA team with key recruitment activities. 
• Effectively utilise and analyse data to provide insightful business insights that drive smart workforce solutions, helping the organisation make data-driven workforce solutions. 
• In collaboration with the Employee Relations Lead, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to both employees and management. 
• Drive performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organisation. 
• Enhance and embed the CPA Australia culture through coaching leaders and employees around cultural change and behaviour and acting as a change agent to drive agreed cultural objectives. 

What you’ll bring to the team: 

As an experienced and trusted business partner, you pride yourself on building strong relationships with business leaders. Your hands on approach and strategic mindset enable you to influence decision-making. You are solutions focused and enjoy supporting leaders to build out operating models that enable strategic objectives to be achieved. You thrive in a vibrant and dynamic environment with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. You enjoy using data and research to provide insights, trends and support our leaders to make informed decisions. You pride yourself on your communication and problem-solving skills and being a positive team collaborator. 

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us: 

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. 

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members. 

How do I Apply?

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To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers