HR Business Partner

• Salary Range Band 7 $107,570- $120,376 plus 11.5% super 
• Ongoing role, joining at a time of great uplift within the team! 
• Join a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible 

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

Following a successful internal promotion, we are now looking for an enthusiastic and proven HR Business Partner 

As a member of the People, Culture and Safety Department, the HR Business Partner is responsible for the delivery of specific Human Resources portfolios and projects across the City of Port Phillip . This role will see you and the Senior Business Partner  provide high level expert advice to key stakeholders across divisions through a HR Business Partnership model. You will develop and execute integrated strategies and initiatives that deliver fit-for-purpose human resource practices.

You will be joining a newly formed  team who are committed to working together, to deliver exceptional support and partnerships across all levels of the organisation and leadership team. 

What you might do 

Reporting to the Head of Workplace Relations and HR, and working alongside the Senior HR Business partner you will work across portfolios to:

• Provide high level advice, coaching and support on a broad range of complex HR issues and practices, offering solutions in line with the council’s priorities and in accordance with relevant government policy, legislation, industrial awards and departmental policy.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with senior managers in the business to identify and respond to trends, people / performance hotspots and emerging business issues and needs.
• Identify new opportunities where HR can add value to the business to build capability in the area of people management, workforce planning, diversity, culture and engagement.

Who we are looking for 

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of generalist Human Resources advice in a unionised environment within a medium to large sized organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding and evidence of contemporary HR practice, teamwork and outstanding customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Industrial and Employee Relations legislation and framework including the Fair Work Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Human Rights.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or business-related discipline with relevant work experience.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.      

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Tony Duras Head of Workplace Relations and HR via email on tony.duras@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 27 August 2024 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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