People and Development Business Partner

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

People and Development Business Partner

Salary: $91,307.84 per annum

Closing: Friday 5 June 2026

Full Time – Permanent

Are you passionate about people, culture, and creating meaningful organisational impact?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings variety, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a real difference?

We’re excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a motivated and proactive People & Development Business Partner to join our dynamic People & Workforce team.

About the Role

As a People & Development Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in supporting leaders and staff across Greater Shepparton City Council. You will:

• Provide high-quality generalist HR advice and contemporary people solutions
• Partner with managers to build capability and enhance operational performance
• Support employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and change processes
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning and people-focused projects
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across HR systems, processes, and service delivery
• Deliver meaningful employee experiences, from recruitment and onboarding through to development and engagement initiatives

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Greater Shepparton City Council, our culture is grounded in collaboration, innovation, and community impact. You’ll be supported by a highly skilled and welcoming People & Workforce team, working alongside leaders committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualified in Human Resources or a related discipline
• Experienced in generalist HR, including employee and industrial relations
• A confident communicator and trusted advisor at all levels
• Skilled in interpreting awards, legislation, and HR frameworks
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities

Bring your passion for people to a role where you can truly influence and inspire. Applications are now open—don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information about this position, please contact Jacinta Rennie, Acting Manager - People and Development on 5832 9509.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.