People And Culture Generalist

•    Salary Range - $82,420.77 - $95,034.78 incl. superannuation (full time equivalent)
•    12-month fixed term- part time job share role – 3 day per week & Hybrid Work
•    Join a highly collaborative and inclusive team

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual.  You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity.  Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired.  We encourage the exploration of new ideas.  We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs.  This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional looking to expand on their experience and skills in a supportive environment, surrounded by an innovative and committed team. There is plenty of scope in the team and this role to gain exposure to a broad range of people initiatives. 
As a People and Culture Generalist, you will contribute to and support people initiatives that underpin Councils Employee Value Proposition. Council is embarking on a transformation journey; this position will play a crucial role in supporting our business. In this you can expect to be;
•    Assisting in the coordination of all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, induction, supported work, performance management and cessation.
•    Ensuring a quality customer experience, working with the Business partners and broader organisation on all elements of the employee lifecycle. You will be an advocate for standards of service and customer needs.   
•    Proactively contribute to and support the continuous improvement initiatives of the business partnering unit and broader team.  
•    Partner with all levels of leadership to build effective relationships and provide fundamental policy and legislative advice as required.
•    Participate in organisation development initiatives including Employee Consultative Committee, support, Health and Wellbeing programs and Capability alignment.  

About the Successful Candidate

At Baw Baw, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect candidate’. We recognise that seeing responsibilities and competencies in a job ad can be confronting, sometimes imposter syndrome can creep in and mess with your confidence.
Please know that we list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can transform with us. If you are a human resources professional seeking a position that offers work life balance – we want to hear from you!
•    Experience in Human Resources or a similar function
•    Experience in recruitment, and or project management is desirable
•    Experience operating within legislative context

Further Information and How To Apply

Applications close 5pm 31 March 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.