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Senior Manager Business Partnering

Nab
Nab

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

Senior Manager Business Partnering

  • Job number: 807867
  • Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD
  • Category: People & Culture
  • Work type: Permanent Full time
  • Opening at: Jun 18 2026 - 06:00 AEST
  • Closing at: Jul 9 2026 - 23:55 AEST
  • Opportunity for a Senior Manager People Partner to support the Retail Banking team at NAB!
  • Join a high-performing team that drives exceptional people outcomes across the business​
  • Shape solutions and programs that support our colleague and business strategy for Retail Banking

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

As the Senior Manager Business Partnering, you will support the Retail Banking team to build a future-fit workforce by empowering leaders to build teams of brilliant bankers delivering exceptional customer experiences in banking through Customer Obsession and Customer Growth.

Each day, as the Senior Manager People Partner, you’ll go above and beyond to:

  • Play a key role in driving organisational success by delivering the Colleague Strategy within Retail Banking, partnering with the Leadership Team to embed the strategy and execute critical initiatives.
  • Deliver core strategic people programs and initiatives with excellence.
  • Act swiftly to provide expert advice on people solutions, deliver annual cyclical initiatives, and leverage data and insights to prioritise actions that create value for the business.
  • Provide strategic people advisory support to senior leaders across key practice areas, including talent, succession, inclusion & diversity, leadership, culture, performance, reward, and engagement
  • Collaborate closely with People & Culture Centres of Excellence to ensure the delivery of impactful outcomes for our customers.

We are looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

  • Proven experience in a People & Culture Business Partnering role, or in delivering strategic, people-focused initiatives with excellence, within a large-scale complex organisation, preferably within the Banking sector.
  • Strong coaching and influencing skills with the ability to advise Senior Leaders on people matters by interpreting data and applying rationale.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver within complex organisations and matrix structures.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to drive engagement and secure endorsement from senior leaders.
  • Strong strategic acumen with demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively and influence at Executive level.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using both quantitative and qualitative data with proficiency in tools such as Excel and adopting emerging technologies, including AI tools such as Copilot.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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