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People & Culture Business Partner
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City of Sydney
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to join our collaborative and supportive team where you will be challenged and rewarded as we continue to implement the City of Sydney's new People Strategy.
This unique and exciting role carries a heightened focus on conducting and coordinating case management across the People and Culture Business Partner team, while managing a smaller client portfolio with full partnering scope. It also offers hands-on involvement in shaping forward-looking People and Culture projects.
The People Strategy 2022 – 2026 Has 3 Core Objectives
energising our people and our workplaces by fostering a 'people first' culture. If we do this well, we will support our employees to be their best selves, acting in the best interests of the community that we serve.
adapting our ways of working for the future
strengthening our value proposition and recruitment experience to attract and retain diverse, skilled people.
The People and Culture Business Partners play a key role, acting as the subject matter expert for the business units they support for strategic initiatives and cyclical people related activities. The role of the People and Culture Business Partner advises on people practices, policies and procedures and partner with their business units to drive compliance, performance and employee engagement.
Key Accountabilities
carry a heightened focus on conducting case management across the wider People and Culture Business Partner team, while continuing to manage a smaller client portfolio with full partnering scope
acting as the subject matter expert for their business units to provide advice and guidance and work on strategic initiatives with the other teams within the division including; Recruitment, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, HR Systems and Payroll Services
managing employee and industrial relations matters within business units driving outcomes and mitigating risk
manage and contribute to change management initiatives
apply knowledge and expertise to create and implement cultural initiatives to help embed our values in everything we do.
We\'re Looking For Someone With
demonstrated capability in conducting, coordinating and reporting on complex case management matters, ideally using digital case-tracking systems and analytics, in a unionised or industrial environment
proven demonstrated experience conducting workplace mediation and or facilitation will be highly regarded
tertiary qualifications at degree or diploma level majoring in human resources management or equivalent and/or experience in a similar role
proven experience in providing a range of Human Resources generalist advice in large or complex organisations
demonstrated record of adopting a consultative approach in the delivery of human resources services to managers and employees.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online
by 11:59pm, 16th September 2025
For more information,
contact Cathy Coleman (Recruitment Partner) or for a detailed discussion please contact Glen Davis, Manager People and Culture Partnerships on .
What We Can Offer You
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How To Apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at or .
Select 'apply now' to submit your resume and selection criteria.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
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