Type: Full Time
Are you a dynamic, values-driven People & Culture professional with a genuine passion for AFL? Do you have a strong background in learning and development, project management, and partnering with senior leaders to drive positive change? If so, we want to hear from you! Join our small but mighty People and Culture team at St Kilda Football Club and help us achieve success both on and off the field.
We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to work across our AFLW, Community Football (Junior Academies & Education Programs), and Commercial departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the Club’s growth and success, while working with passionate, high-performing teams. In addition, this role will contribute to the First Nations sub-committee, ensuring we continue our commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion across the Club.
About the Role
As the People & Culture Business Partner, you’ll be a people coach and strategic partner to the leadership teams of AFLW, Community Football, and Commercial departments. Reporting to the Executive General Manager of People and Culture, you’ll collaborate closely with department heads to drive strategic outcomes by enhancing people performance.
You’ll take the lead on people performance projects, including learning and development, project management of P&C initiatives, performance management, and moderate risk level case management, focusing on sensitive employee matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Management: Partner with leaders to identify, attract, and retain top talent, and develop succession plans for key positions.
- Performance Coaching: Coach leaders in performance conversations, helping to address capability gaps, manage underperformance, and accelerate development.
- Learning & Development: Design and deliver tailored L&D programs for individuals, teams, and cohorts of employees who share a common learning need, focusing on both individual and team growth.
- Project Management: Lead key people performance projects across the Club, driving change management processes, including policy, people, and technology projects.
- Employee Engagement: Identify key issues within departments and collaborate with leadership to create and implement targeted solutions that improve engagement and performance.
- Case Management: Take the lead in managing moderate risk level employee cases, actively implementing processes and approaches for sensitive employee matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies, and guiding leaders through the resolution process.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Act as the first port of call for wellbeing support for all employees in the partner departments. Provide direct support when needed and facilitate alternative support for more complex needs, ensuring employees have access to the right resources for their wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For:
You are an experienced People & Culture Business Partner with at least 3-5 years of experience partnering with senior leaders and driving HR initiatives that positively impact organisational culture and performance. You have a deep understanding of HR practices, including recruitment, talent development, performance management, and employee relations.
Key attributes and experience include:
- Partnering with senior leaders: Experience at the Head of Department level, providing strategic advice and influencing decision-making.
- Learning & Development: Expertise in designing and implementing learning initiatives to drive individual and team performance.
- Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Employee Relations & Case Management: Knowledge of HR compliance and experience in moderating case management for sensitive people-related issues.
- Passion for AFL: A genuine interest and passion for AFL and the unique dynamics of the sporting industry.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3-5 years partnering experience in a People & Culture or HR Business Partner role.
- Strong expertise in learning & development, performance management, and talent management.
- Experience leading key HR projects and change management processes.
- Knowledge of employee relations, awards, contracts, and employment law.
- High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to build strong, credible relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- HR systems knowledge (experience with ELMO and Culture Amp is a bonus).
- Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
What We Offer:
- Fantastic Culture: A supportive, high-energy, and values-driven team passionate about the game and what we do.
- Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work remotely with 3 Connect Days at RSEA Park per week, based on role requirements.
- On-Site Amenities: Access to the Linton Street café, state-of-the-art gym, and free access to Aquatics Facilities at the Danny Frawley Centre for Health & Wellbeing.
- Employee Wellbeing: Paid Wellbeing days for relaxation, plus free parking and Bring Your Pet to Work Fridays.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for primary carers (2 weeks for secondary carers).
- Discounts & Benefits:
- Discounted Saints memberships and merchandise.
- Up to 40% off New Balance products and Saints-only Linen House pricing.
- Discounts on movies through Hoyts and Crown Hotels, plus food and beverage at participating Crown restaurants.
Please Keep Reading…
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
If you connect with our values, have a passion for AFL, and want to work in an environment that thrives on team spirit and excellence, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit:
- Your current CV.
- A cover letter addressing:
- Why you are interested in working with St Kilda Football Club.
- How your skills and experience align with the position and would contribute to our culture and Club success.
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 4 April 2025.
Shortlisting will begin prior to the closure of the role, so don’t delay in submitting your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
