People and Culture Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (9-day fortnight

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Lismore City Council is seeking a People and Culture Advisor (HR Business Partner) to backfill a parental leave role through to 23 July 2027. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle services and provide expert HR guidance across the organisation.

The role focuses on recruitment, wellbeing, workforce planning and performance management, contributing to sound decision-making and a strong organisational culture.

Qualifications

• HR Business Partnering experience or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and performance management
• Understanding of employment legislation and contemporary workforce practices

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle services for a designated unit
• Advise and support managers on employee relations matters
• Provide confidential, timely and specialist HR guidance to leaders and staff

Skills

HR business partnering

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HR-related discipline

Tools

HRIS

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.