People And Culture Business Partner

About the role

Exciting Opportunity for HR Specialists!

• Stop the commute! Work local, live local in our growing city 
• Achieve a work-life balance
• Hybrid work model in a modern, progressive workplace 
• Interesting projects and client groups who value their People and Culture Business Partner

Located in our newly built head office in the Ipswich CBD, an opportunity exists to join council as a Business Partner. 

This is a rare opportunity to bring your human resources (HR) and leadership skills to the team while you benefit from opportunities for collaboration and development in a highly flexible work and supportive work environment. 

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, your role as a Business Partner will be to actively partner with your client group by coaching and mentoring senior leaders within your portfolio to drive the implementation of human resource HR strategies and initiatives.

As a trusted advisor, the People and Culture Business Partner will focus on building workforce capability, leading discussions on culture and engagement, managing discipline and return-to-work matters, leading performance management investigations and providing expert business focussed HR advice and guidance and support.

Council's workforce is embracing change, adapting to the growth of the city and looking to the future. The five-year vision is focused on creating a community that is vibrant, sustainable, safe, inclusive and creative and where council is a trusted and leading organisation. 

Some of the benefits of working for Ipswich City Council include:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements are available
• Have additional hours worked recognised as accrued time off
• Employer superannuation contributions of up to 12.50%
• Health and well-being initiatives - Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Study Assistance
• Salary packaging options

This is your opportunity to join a team who will value your talents and be happy to accommodate flexible work arrangements. 

What's on offer

There are two fixed term positions, level 7 with a salary commencing at $110,575 plus superannuation of up to 12.50%.

• One position from June 2024 – January 2025
• One position from July 2024 – May 2025

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you feel you are a good fit with our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 5 May 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks if required for the position (which may include police record checks).

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.