• Be part of a high performing and collaborative team
• Full time permanent position with flexible working options
• $106K - $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the team

Our People and Culture team was ranked top 10% for overall engagement within Local Government in 2024. We are a supportive and collaborate team, focused on delivering high quality outcomes for our employees and the organisation. We live our values and have built trusted relationships across the organisation and externally.

About the role

In this role you will partner with several business units, supporting them to develop and implement integrated people strategies that align with Glen Eira’s organisational goals.

Your expertise will help guide leaders and managers through a variety of people-related matters including: employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, organisational development and change management.

As a trusted advisor, you will also provide support on recruitment, industrial relations, performance management, and organisational change. You will possess the necessary skills to influence key decisions and ensure that employee and organisational needs are met with professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.

Other responsibilities include:

• Supporting organisational planning, performance, and capability development.
• Conducting thorough reviews of position descriptions and classifications to ensure each role is accurately assessed according to the established classification criteria.
• Contributing to business, organisational and resource planning.

How you’ll make an impact

You will have the knowledge in HR best practices and a genuine passion for mentoring and supporting others. Your ability to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with leaders as well as employees, navigate complex challenges, and communicate with empathy and clarity will be key.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with your capacity to resolve sensitive matters with care, will make you a highly valued member of our team. You have complex comprehension of Human Resource policies and relevant legislation, paired with a proven track record in business partnering in a large and complex organisation.

The following is also required:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related field/s with several years relevant experience or a lesser qualification with significant experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to manage sensitive or complex issues with care.
• A proven ability to think laterally and solve complex problems.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

People and Culture Business Partner - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Michelle Forrest, Coordinator People and Partnerships on 9524 3712 or MForrest@gleneira.vic.gov.au.

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,470 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.