Hr Business Partner

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leaders and development

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

Monash City Council in Victoria is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with leaders, translate business priorities into people strategies and support a Workday rollout. You will mentor Talent Officers, influence senior stakeholders and drive talent, workforce and organisational design initiatives across the council.

The role offers permanent full-time employment in a supportive team with excellent development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated HR business partnering experience.
• Confident with HCM/HRIS, ideally Workday.
• Ability to manage competing priorities whilst upholding amazing customer service.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Sound HR knowledge, including talent attraction, relevant employment legislation, agreements and policy interpretation.
• Experience translating organisational strategy into workforce planning, organisational design and practical people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies.
• Provide advice and guidance based on HR policies such as the Enterprise Agreement.
• Collaborating on the rollout of Workday (in progress).
• Mentor Talent Officers and step in as Talent Lead during leave periods.
• Coach leaders to build people leadership capability.
• Provide practical advice on talent attraction, workforce and succession planning, and organisational design.

Skills

HRBP partnering

HCM/HRIS

Workday

stakeholder influence

customer service

policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor/Master in HR or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne. Permanent Full Time position

From $114,600 + Superannuation Glen Waverley location Applications close 3 November 2026 You’ll join our People & Safety team reporting to the Talent Lead where you will partner with leaders to support and develop their workforce. We’re an extremely supportive team that values work life balance, shares knowledge and makes space for learning, growth and a little fun along the way.

About the Position

• Partnering with leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies
• Provide advice and guidance based on HR policies such as the Enterprise Agreement
• Collaborating on our roll-out of Workday (in progress)
• Mentoring Talent Officers and stepping into the Talent Lead role during periods of leave
• Coaching and supporting leaders to build people leadership capability
• Providing practical advice on talent attraction, workforce and succession planning, organisational design and people policies
• Be part of people initiatives to drive culture, engagement, capability and organisational effectiveness

Skills and Experience

• Confident with HCM/HRIS, ideally Workday
• Demonstrated HR business partnering experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities whilst upholding amazing customer service
• Strong relationship-building, communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Sound HR knowledge, including talent attraction, relevant employment legislation, agreements and policy interpretation
• Experience translating organisational strategy into workforce planning, organisational design and practical people initiatives

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar discipline
• Demonstrated HR Business Partnering experience
• Satisfactory National Police Check

Benefits

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
• As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us.

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

Here at Monash City Council, we provide a wide range of community services to one of the most populated municipalities in Victoria and the second largest employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. We value accountability, respect and teamwork, and are committed to be a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. If you share our values, are ready to build your future and want to help us make Monash the most liveable city in Victoria.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ******@monash.vic.gov.au

Please contact Jodi Sessler, Talent Lead, via email ************@monash.vic.gov.au