People & Culture Business Partner

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to lead exciting, culture-building work in the people space.
• The opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse setting and progress in your People and Culture career.
• Full-time role with a flexible 70-hour fortnight.
• Competitive salary in the range of $81,623 to $101,937 plus 11% super.
• Supportive work environment that values Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, and Delivery.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexibility in work arrangements including hybrid. 
• A chance to contribute positively to the Edward River community and workforce.

Join an organisation where you’re on a fast track for growth... whatever that looks like for you. Whether you are focused on growing your career, your family or yourself, Edward River Council is wide open for opportunity. We are growing our services and our region, and we’re looking for dynamic leaders and specialists to join our high-performing team. 

We’re building something great here at Edward River and our people are at the centre of it. If you’re ready to take positive action to roll out our new people strategy, act as a trusted advisor and provide the highest level of service to the organisation, then this role is for you. 

About You:

You are a skilled People and Culture practitioner with a passion for people. You have a background in the People and Culture field and have lots of experience in managing the entire recruit-to-retire employee lifecycle. You are the ultimate people person who can establish respectful relationships with all our internal stakeholders and you don’t shy away from difficult conversations and are happy to coach others in this area You’re a team player who can deliver great work on time and an invaluable support to the Manager People and Culture. Your drive and commitment to supporting leaders and team members to grow and thrive will see you succeed in this role. 

About your new role: 

As the People and Culture Business Partner, you'll be at the forefront of delivering and enhancing our human resource management practices for our workforce. Reporting to the Manager People and Culture you will:

• Provide accurate advice and support and ensure delivery of top shelf services that support the recruit-to-retire employee lifecycle.
• Undertake workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive workforce culture initiatives and provide support for the development and delivery of staff training and education.
• Coordinate the staff consultative committee.
• Partner with people leaders to support recruitment and selection, onboarding and induction, and talent management.

Do You Have These Key Attributes?

• Contemporary experience in People and Culture Business Partnering in a diverse organisation.
• Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills and the ability to coordinate and develop staff. 
• Ability to manage budgets and prepare accurate and timely reports, strategies, and presentations.
• Commitment to customer service excellence.

 Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Contemporary experience implementing strategies and plans to deliver service unit objectives within scope and in accordance with policy and processes.
• Contemporary experience delivering People and Culture services, including recruitment and selection and performance management. 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and develop staff consistent with a culture of customer service excellence and Council’s values – Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery. 
• Demonstrated understanding in contemporary risk management and Work Health and Safety principles and practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation such as reports, presentations and procedures.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current Drivers Licence. 

Desirable:

• Experience in Local Government with knowledge of the Local Government Award, employee related legislation and staff policies. 
• Knowledge of Technology One software.

Why work at Edward River Council?

At Edward River Council, our values are not just words on a page – they guide our decisions, actions, and the way we interact with each other and our community. Embrace an environment that fosters:

• Leadership: Lead with empathy and integrity.
• Excellence: Continually strive for excellence in service delivery.
• Accountability: Commit to transparency and honesty in all dealings.
• Delivery: Dedicate yourself to outstanding community service.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and conducive to both personal and professional growth. When you join us, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering results for our community and outstanding service to our customers. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Council’s People and Culture team.

Discover a new era in local government:

Be a part of an organisation where your contributions truly matter. Apply today to be Edward River Council's People & Culture Business Partner. Applications close 8am Monday 18 March  2024.

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description on Councils website www.edwardriver.nsw.gov.au/careers

Your application should include:

• Cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description and the attributes as listed above (max 2 pages)
• Your current resume (max 2 pages)

Applications must be submitted by email to *******@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au.

For further information on the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager:

Jacki Cook, Manager People & Culture

03 5898 3***