People & Culture Business Partner
Fairfield City Council
The Position
Fairfield City Council is proud of its positive, community‑focused culture and the commitment of our people. We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across the organisation, partnering with leaders to drive capability, culture and high‑quality people outcomes
In this role, you will influence organisational culture, deliver P&C initiatives, and support Council’s Workforce Management Plan. Your work will include offering expert HR advice, managing ER/IR matters, leading or contributing to change initiatives, supporting business units through organisational reform, and collaborating with key internal stakeholders including Employee Services & Payroll, WHS, Injury Management and senior leaders
Our People & Culture team is collaborative, energetic and committed to excellence. If you enjoy partnering with leaders, navigating complex HR matters, and contributing to impactful organisational improvement, we would love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources and/or extensive Human Resource experience.
- Demonstrated capability across at least two key domains, such as workplace planning, performance management, IR/union consultation, recruitment, L&D, policy, change management, or diversity and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, employees, unions and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing HR investigations, complex ER/IR matters and providing high‑quality advice.
- Sound judgement, confidentiality, problem‑solving skills and effective time management.
- Competence in HR systems including HRIS, eRecruitment and payroll.
Salary & Employment Conditions
- Permanent full-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade 7, with a salary range of $104,720 p.a. with progression to $115,592 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, and performance progression up to $122,668 p.a., plus superannuation
Benefits
Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
- A motor vehicle benefit is available
- Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free Onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Michael Milczarek (Manager People & Culture) on 9725 0104.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 May 2 026, 6:00pm
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
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