SYDNEY
People & Culture Business Partnerships/People & Culture/People Performance & Technology
Full Time/Permanent
$149,833 - $167,903 per annum plus superannuation
**Caring for our city, creating a future for all**:
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our transparent, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
**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**:
1. 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.
2. adapting our ways of working for the future
3. strengthening our value proposition and recruitment experience to attract and retain diverse, skilled people.
**Key accountabilities**:
- carry a heighted 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
- managing employee and industrial relations matters within business units driving outcomes and mitigating risk
- manage and contribute to change management initiatives
**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**
**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.
**Flexible working**:
- 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.
**Professional development**:
- 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
- Veteran employment supporter
**How to apply**:
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.
📌 People & Culture Business Partner
🏢 City of Sydney
📍 Sydney