Human Resources Advisor

Careers at Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Victoria seeks a part-time Human Resources professional. This role involves providing HR support across the employment lifecycle, managing recruitment, and handling employee relations matters. Ideal candidates should have substantial HR experience, a relevant qualification, and strong analytical skills. The position offers hybrid work options and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advice in complex organisational environments.
• Current knowledge of employment legislation.
• Ability to interpret workforce data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on the employment life cycle.
• Support recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist with HR projects and employee relations.

Skills

Practical HR experience

Knowledge of HR practices

Recruitment skills

Customer-focused

Analytical abilities

Adaptable and proactive

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Job description

Doncaster, Victoria

Part-time (4 days per week)

Description

• Permanent part‑time opportunity – 4 days per week
• Salary Circa $98,436.00 + 12% Superannuation (pro‑rata)
• Based at Doncaster Civic Centre and Doncaster East Depot – free onsite parking included
• Hybrid work options

About the Council

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 services to our vibrant and diverse community. We focus on ensuring that Manningham remains a liveable, harmonious place to reside, work and visit. We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate and driven people in a positive, friendly environment. We offer flexible work options, career development opportunities and health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role

You’ll join a high performing, friendly team of professionals that strive every day to support our employees and people leaders with excellence. Reporting to the Human Resources and Workforce Planning Coordinator, you’ll work closely with two Senior Human Resources Business Partners to provide timely and effective advice on a range of HR matters such as compliance with policies and enterprise agreements. The role will spend time at both our Civic Centre and Depot buildings and will involve employee relations matters and key HR and Workforce Planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and practical HR advice on matters across the employment life cycle.
• Support recruitment and selection processes.
• Support the resolution of employee relations matters, such as grievance management and performance discussions.
• Draft and contribute to the development, review and communication of HR policies, procedures and guidance materials.
• Assist with key HR and Workforce Planning project work.

Skills And Experience

• A practical HR professional with experience providing advice and support in medium to large complex organisational environments.
• Contemporary knowledge of HR practices, industrial relations and employment legislation.
• Skilled in recruitment processes, including active participation in interviews.
• Customer‑focused, able to build strong relationships and provide timely, pragmatic solutions.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, with ability to interpret workforce data and prepare reports.
• Adaptable, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Tertiary qualified in Human Resources or related field, or with substantial advisory experience.

Applications

If you meet the key requirements, we encourage you to apply now. Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Parker, Human Resources and Workforce Planning Coordinator on (03) 9840‑9404.

Applications close on Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 5:00pm.

Diversity and Equity

We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council has a number of policies and practices to support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us