Human Resources Business Partner

Careers at Council; Georges River; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

4 weeks annual leave

12% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leaders across the Council, delivering contemporary HR and industrial relations support to a diverse workforce. You will balance strategic business partnering with hands-on delivery, navigate complex matters, and drive practical solutions to strengthen workforce capability and culture.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, influence decisions, and support workforce planning, change initiatives and policy

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior Human Resources or Human Resources Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary HR practices.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders, influence and advise with confidence and deliver positive people outcomes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex workplace issues.
• Well-developed organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with people leaders to provide expert HR, employee relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Coach and support to build capability, confidence and effective people management practices.
• Manage performance and conduct matters, grievances, complaints and workplace investigations.
• Provide guidance and support on organisational change initiatives, restructures, workforce planning and organisational design activities.
• Develop, review and improve People & Culture policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure best practice and legislative compliance.
• Monitor workforce trends, analyse people data and provide insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead and contribute to people-focused projects and initiatives that enhance workplace culture, employee experience and organisational performance.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Leadership partnering

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR or related

Job description

Influence positive people outcomes. Shape an engaged, high-performing workforce.

Join our progressive People & Culture team and partner with leaders across Council to deliver people solutions that strengthen workforce capability, enhance employee experience and support organisational success. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through trusted business partnering, expert advice, and people initiatives and projects that help shape our future workplace.

The Role

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to people leaders across Council, providing contemporary human resources, employee relations and industrial relations support across a diverse range of workforce matters.

Balancing strategic business partnering with hands‑on operational delivery, you will navigate complex employee matters, contribute to workforce planning and change initiatives, and drive practical solutions that support high performance, positive employee experience and a strong workplace culture.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with people leaders to provide expert HR, employee relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Coach and support to build capability, confidence and effective people management practices.
• Manage performance and conduct matters, grievances, complaints and workplace investigations.
• Provide guidance and support on organisational change initiatives, restructures, workforce planning and organisational design activities.
• Develop, review and improve People & Culture policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure best practice and legislative compliance.
• Monitor workforce trends, analyse people data and provide insights and recommendations to support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Lead and contribute to people‑focused projects and initiatives that enhance workplace culture, employee experience and organisational performance.

About You

You are a trusted HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, navigating complex people matters and delivering practical solutions that support organisational success. You build strong relationships and have a people‑focused approach to workforce challenges and opportunities.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior Human Resources or Human Resources Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary HR practices.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders, influence and advise with confidence and deliver positive people outcomes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage complex workplace issues.
• Well‑developed organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

What We Offer

• Permanent full‑time – 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $117,866.11 to $136,565.60 p.a., plus 12% superannuation (negotiated based on skills & experience)
• Located in Hurstville CBD – 5 min walk from station
• Council benefits include:
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work (after probation), flexible start and finish times, and the option of a 9‑day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements, including4 weeks annual leave,1-week MyLeave(supporting your health and wellbeing) and14 weeks parental leave
• Award pay increases of8% over the next two years
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including a Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Please note youmust be an Australian or New Zealand citizen,a permanent resident, orhold unlimited working rights in Australia (no visa restrictions)to apply for this position.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people‑focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.