People and Culture Business Partner
People and Culture Business Partner
Salary:
135 - 135
/ Year
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
NSW - Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Construction & Engineering
Reference:
PC010526
Contact Name:
Paul Cullen
Contact Email:
applicants@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
28-May-2026
About the role:
Council is seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to join their team in a true generalist HR role. This position will partner closely with managers across the organisation to provide practical advice and support on a broad range of people matters including employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, recruitment, policy interpretation, and workforce initiatives.
The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, building strong stakeholder relationships, and providing contemporary People & Culture guidance aligned with organisational objectives and the NSW Local Government Award.
Key Responsibilities
Council is seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to join their team in a true generalist HR role. This position will partner closely with managers across the organisation to provide practical advice and support on a broad range of people matters including employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, recruitment, policy interpretation, and workforce initiatives.
The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, building strong stakeholder relationships, and providing contemporary People & Culture guidance aligned with organisational objectives and the NSW Local Government Award.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders across Council to provide strategic and operational People & Culture advice and support
- Provide accurate guidance on employment conditions, industrial instruments, Council policies, and procedures
- Support managers with employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct, grievances, and workplace investigations
- Coach and guide leaders through difficult workplace conversations and decision-making processes
- Prepare employee correspondence, reports, and documentation relating to people matters and disciplinary processes
- Attend meetings with managers and employees to provide People & Culture support and advice
- Assist with the development, implementation, and promotion of People & Culture policies, initiatives, and workforce strategies
- Contribute to recruitment and selection activities including advertising advice, interview support, and panel participation
- Undertake transactional People & Culture activities across the employee lifecycle
- Build collaborative relationships across the organisation to support positive workplace culture and consistent people practices
- Participate in People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required
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