Brimbank City Council – A Diverse and Growing Community

Brimbank is the second-largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne, located just 10km west of the CBD. Home to over 196,000 residents from culturally diverse backgrounds, it spans 25 suburbs and features vibrant activity centres in Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor.

The city offers a rich mix of community amenities, including parks, libraries, and leading facilities like the Bowery Theatre and the revolutionary Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre. As a rapidly growing area, Brimbank is undergoing major transformation, with key infrastructure projects such as the Melbourne Airport Rail and Sunshine Precinct Masterplan set to redefine the region.

Situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people, Brimbank is a place of opportunity, innovation, and community impact—driven by a workforce committed to making the city the best it can be.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our high-performing team at Brimbank City Council. This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to work flexibly across multiple municipal sites, playing a vital role in shaping our people strategy and enhancing the employee experience.

Reporting to the Coordinator, HR Business Partnering, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders across the organisation. You'll bring strong expertise in people and culture practices to:

• Coach and influence leaders to strengthen people management capabilities, with a focus on employee engagement, high performance, and positive cultural change.
• Provide strategic HR advice and case management support on a wide range of complex matters including employee relations, performance management, and industrial instruments.
• Drive organisational change initiatives, guiding leaders through planning, consultation, and implementation aligned to Council priorities.
• Support leaders in understanding and applying the Enterprise Agreement, policies and legislative requirements in decision-making.
• Review and streamline HR processes, contributing to continuous improvement and the effective implementation of systems and frameworks that enhance organisational efficiency.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, balancing competing priorities and aligning HR initiatives to business outcomes.
• Champion a customer-focused HR service, providing timely, consistent, and practical advice that supports strategic workforce goal

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience (5–7 years) in a HR generalist or business partnering role.
• ER knowledge and case management experience coupled with excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build strong and trusted relationships
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a genuine interest in driving meaningful workplace outcomes.
• Experience in local government or a similarly regulated environment (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Brimbank?

We offer a truly people-first culture, underpinned by our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and community impact. Industry-leading benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Rostered day off (RDO)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and 8 weeks partner leave
• 16 days personal leave (FTE)
• Leave provisions for Reproductive Health & Wellbeing, Surrogacy, Foster Carers & Gender Affirmation
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Melbourne's most diverse and vibrant communities

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing.

Apply

To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page:https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers