People & Culture Business Partner

Exposure to a broad range of human resource activities

Drive and influence a positive and performing organisational culture

Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements available

As lead of the People and Culture Team, the People and Culture Business Partner provides strategic and operational guidance, advice and support in relation to employee, employment and industrial matters as well as building the capability of our leaders at all levels to support and develop our workforce to ensure performance and delivery.

Your role

Working collaboratively with senior leadership and more broadly across the organisation, the role will:

• provide high level specialist HR services and advice across a range of complex Human Resource management matters
• provide regular reporting, metrics, analysis and interpretation as required to support decision making by leaders across the organisation
• support the embedding of Council’s values through integration of policies, practices and systems across business units
• support people management throughout the employee life cycle
• manage complex industrial relations issues and matters to ensure the best result for Council
• oversee payroll processes and ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• assist with the review of HR systems.

What you will bring

• Substantial knowledge of HR / industrial relations legislation, frameworks and processes.
• Well-developed knowledge and extensive practical experience consulting and advising on a broad range of complex people management issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across all levels within the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist expertise, advice and coaching to leaders and managers across employee engagement, case management, workforce planning, employee relations, industrial matters, performance management, reward and recognition, and recruitment and selection decisions.
• Experience in leading a team, whether direct reports or a project team, including the ability to motivate others to achieve their expected goals and objectives.
• Experience in HR systems and/or recruiting platforms would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively, professionally and with integrity with a diverse range of people.
• Tertiary qualifications in a Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology, or business related discipline and/ or equivalent experience in a medium to large multi-disciplinary organisation.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Chesworth, Director People & Corporate Performance on (03) 5772 0***.

We request that your application contains your resume and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to ***@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, 1 April 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• Provides evidence of a valid drivers licence as the role requires travel within and surrounding the Shire.