People And Culture Advisor

Council Jobs; Lismore; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Council Jobs in Australia is seeking a passionate People and Culture Advisor (HR Business Partner) to join our People and Culture team as a parental leave backfill until 23 July 2027. You will provide trusted HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle within a designated business unit, focusing on recruitment, retention, employee relations and workforce planning.

As a HR generalist, you will partner with stakeholders to deliver tailored advice, support managers, and contribute to a positive

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR-related discipline or demonstrated experience in HR business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, customer-centric employee and employee relations services.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and contemporary workforce management practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle services and provide expert advice to managers and employees.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations and performance management to sustain a positive culture.
• Provide confidential, timely and specialist HR guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

HR business partnering

Employment legislation

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HR-related degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS (HR Information Systems)

Job description

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it’s the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced People and Culture Advisor (HR Business Partner) to join our People and Culture team in a parental leave backfill position through to 23 July 2027.

As a trusted business partner, this role delivers customer‑focused HR support to a designated business unit, providing expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle. Key areas include recruitment and retention, employee relations, workforce planning and performance management. The role also plays an important part in supporting organisational change and contributes to building a strong reputation for sound, well‑informed decision‑making.

Operating as a HR generalist, you will partner with key stakeholders to provide tailored advice and solutions, while collaborating closely with the broader People and Culture team to deliver consistent and high‑quality outcomes.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work options, including a 9‑day fortnight
• Employee Assistance Program and Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Access to Fitness Passport and generous salary sacrifice arrangements

Ongoing training and development opportunities and a great supportive team

Key areas of accountability for the role

• Partner with stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end employee lifecycle services, ensuring a positive and engaging employee experience
• Advise and support managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and performance management issues, to support a positive performance culture

Provide confidential, timely and specialist advice and support to managers and employees

What you will need to be successful

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR‑related discipline or demonstrated experience in HR business partnering
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality, customer‑centric employee and employee relations services
• Well‑developed understanding of employment legislation, regulation and contemporary workforce management practices
• Proven ability to be solutions‑focused, flexible and responsive in complex and fast‑paced environments
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Demonstrated experience working with Human Resources Information Systems

Employment type:Full‑time Term Contract – 70 hours per fortnight

Salary: Salary from $92,838 to $106,764 per annum + Superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

Contact: For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jane Goodenough, People and Culture Lead, on 02 6625 0***.

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment: Conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policies, procedures and agreements.

Appointment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks, which may include health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, qualification and licence verification, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.