Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
As a People Business Partner, you will work with diverse portfolio groups to enable leaders and our people to drive performance excellence and development. The core focus of the role is to embed a strategic consultancy model through the delivery of professional, dynamic and valued advice and support.
Reporting into the People & Partnerships Unit, you will be partnering with senior leaders in a rapidly transforming workplace to drive and enable exceptional employee experiences.
You will be agile in your approach to support a diverse portfolio as a business partner, including coaching people leaders in case management, performance, disciplinary matters, and multi-site visits to meet the needs and expectations of internal customers.
Your experience in implementation of strategies in line with operational business plans and objectives, will aid in providing specialist advice for business workforce planning strategies and support the successful delivery of a high-performing and agile workforce for Wyndham.
What your day will look like
* Trusted, credible and authentic business partnering with senior leaders in the organisation
* High-level ER and IR advice and guidance across a range of complex people-related matters, including undertaking robust workplace investigations
* Support to the Team Leader People & Partnerships to implement a raft of continuous improvement initiatives; enterprise bargaining agreement initiatives and workforce planning activities.
* Socialisation and engagement with the organisation across the entire HR program of work
* Strong relationships with the HR Centres of Expertise (Organisational Development, Talent Acquisition, Analytics and Remuneration) to deliver cohesive and holistic people solutions
* Support to the successful delivery of a high-performing and agile workforce
What you will bring
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management with hands‐on Business Partner experience; or substantial experience in a similar role
* Extensive experience in a similar role within a fast‐paced and complex environment
* A sound understanding of culture and its impact on performance and engagement
* A collaborative, forward‐thinking and solutions‐based approach to problem solving
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships of trust with stakeholders to the highest level
* Resilience with the ability to adapt to a fast‐paced and rapidly changing work environment working within defined timeframes
* Exceptional "hands‐on" case management skills and experience
* Current Victorian driver's licence is desirable
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre‐employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
If you have further role‐specific questions, please contact Donna Smith, Team Leader People & Partnerships on 0483 121 371.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high‐quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
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