About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for building strong client based relationships in order to provide high level strategic people advice and consultancy services, on a range of HR strategies and projects for the City mainly relating to change management, organisational design, leadership support and development, performance management and strong focus on industrial and workplace relations matters.

You will be required to demonstrate very high levels of subject matter expertise, expert sound decision-making with minimal review of the quality of work outputs required. The role will proactively identify and analyse human capital needs and under the guidance of the Manager, People and Employee Relations to develop solutions with People Centres of Excellence to deliver on business objectives.

Work type: Temporary full time or Part Time (.08) (12 months)
Classification: Band 8 Commencing at $118,486 pa plus super or pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with client groups and Senior Leaders to deliver People agenda aligned with City’s strategy.
• Lead, co-sponsor, and perform roles in organisation and divisional people projects.
• Contribute to drafting HR frameworks, tools, and solutions ensuring compliance.
• Build organisational leadership and capabilities at all levels.
• Provide specialist advice to Business Leaders, acting as a trusted people advisor.
• Sponsor People change initiatives, develop business cases, and mitigate risks.
• Drive and support performance culture within client groups.
• Champion effective Workplace Relations, manage engagement, and resolve complex matters.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a degree in HR management (or relevant field with updated knowledge of employment legislation and best practice) or demonstrated experience and have a high level of competency in strategic partnering, stakeholder management, employee and industrial relations, change management and organisational design.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of a Business Partnering model and framework to ensure contemporary business partner approaches are used across a broad range of activities.
• Demonstrated high level case management and employee relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including with senior management, to deliver people strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sense of complex, high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• This is a client facing role and requires the ability to work from the office face to face with clients.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities
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Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 8 June 2025

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Enquiries: Johanna Richardson | Manager People and Employee Relations | [email protected]

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