For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.  

As a People Partner reporting to the Senior Manager, People Partnerships, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor and coach to senior and operational leaders, driving business performance through strong people leadership, organisational capability, and informed workforce decision‑making.

As the key liaison between the business and the People & Culture function, the People Partner strengthens leader capability, shapes people‑related decisions, and ensures the successful delivery of the People Plan, enhancing culture and positioning The Star Sydney as an employer of choice.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our People & Culture team.   

A few of your responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with senior and mid‑level leaders to deliver people and culture outcomes aligned to business strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor, influencing leadership decisions with practical, commercially focused people advice
• Partner with leaders to proactively plan for workforce needs in a changing operating environment
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, role changes, and workforce transitions
• Coach leaders to strengthen accountability, performance, engagement, and people leadership capability
• Provide clear, data‑driven people insights to inform business and People & Culture decisions

What we are looking for: 

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
• Solid depth of experience (typically 5+ years) in a broad HR generalist environment
• A proven ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior and executive-level leaders
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge and coach
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills

About you: 

You are a confident HR generalist with a strong professional foundation and the capability to partner meaningfully with leaders. With a relevant tertiary qualification and solid experience across the full employee lifecycle, you bring practical insight and sound judgement to people matters.

You’re comfortable engaging with senior and executive leaders, building trusted relationships and providing clear, considered advice. Proactive by nature, you’re known for your ability to influence and challenge constructively, solve problems pragmatically, and take ownership of outcomes.

What can we offer you: 

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more 
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property 
• Five weeks of paid Annual Leave for team members who meet the definition of shift worker 
• Discounted parking + other transport options 
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation 
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts, and dry-cleaning services 
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander, and LGBTQI+ 
• Endless career growth and opportunities to gain experience and develop your career 

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position. 

Our culture 

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. 

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs. 

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It's your time to SHINE! 

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