People & Culture Business Partner (Nyaal Banyul)

Job Description

About the job Be the first People and Culture Business Partner for our brand new venue, Nyaal Banyul, opening 2026! Be the face of People and Culture onsite, while working collaboratively with the team based in Melbourne Hybrid role, with some travel involved Join our team! At VCET, we are proud to be the operators of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where visionary ideas come to life, and the world's thought leaders gather. We are also incredibly proud to be the operators of the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. Nyaal Banyul will be the gathering place for new perspectives when it opens its doors in 2026. Join our 1000-plus team crafting unforgettable experiences from conferences, exhibitions, and meetings to galas and beyond! About the role This role reports to the Head of People Partnering and Services, and your home-base is at our Geelong venue. As a part of our People & Culture corporate service, this position requires you to work one day a week at our Melbourne office with the P&C team. The successful candidate should expect to have some travel between Melbourne and Geelong, as required. As a Business Partner for the new Nyaal Banyul Venue, you will collaborate with the General Manager Nyaal Banyul and the venue leadership team to develop and implement the VCET people strategy on site. This is a rare opportunity to see a venue come to life! You will offer advice, guidance and support in embedding employee life cycle management practices at this new venue. The role is a truly generalist role encompassing recruitment, talent pipeline management, industrial and employee relations support, performance management and implementing P&C strategies onsite. You will be the face of People and Culture at the venue. You will be amply supported by your P&C colleagues at Melbourne, including a Workplace Relations Advisor, Business Partners, P&C Generalists, and an incredible Organisation Development team. Together, you will work on delivering consistent yet curated People and Culture services for all VCET employees. You will role model the VCET values, be invested in developing capability in your client group, supporting a positive and safe work environment, focused on continuous improvement and iteration of our services. There are countless opportunities to learn and make a real impact in shaping our company’s future. Grow with diverse challenges amongst a friendly and inclusive culture. Take pride in building relationships that matter, because being connected is at the center of what makes VCET great! Please refer to the Position Description for more detail. What you will need We are seeking someone who: Has demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably as a stand-alone “Venue P&C business partner” in an organisation with a highly casualised workforce. Is customer centric, responsive, collaborative and uses their EI to deliver outcomes with empathy, whilst still addressing business needs. Has a strong understanding of governing laws, ER and IR practices, and case management. Has a consultative approach to advising and supporting employees and leaders. Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage challenging situations, including crises, with composure and confidence. Flexibility and ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic working environment. High levels of initiative, curiosity, and display of a positive “can-do” attitude. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, able to positively influence others. What's in it for you? We offer: Flexible work arrangements: balanced according to your personal needs and your role. Special leave: paid healthy day, additional annual leave; paid volunteer leave. Exclusive discounts on a range of benefits. Parental leave: 14 paid weeks. Subsidised food and beverages as well as free ticket ballots for events onsite. You will be joining a collaborative work environment, with opportunities to further develop your capabilities in an exciting and joyful industry. Discover more about VCET! Our websites: , Learn more about who we are. #J-18808-Ljbffr