Are you a confident ER/IR specialist who loves partnering with leaders to solve complex people challenges and shape a positive workplace culture? This is a key opportunity to join Banyule City Council as a People & Culture Business Partner and play a central role in delivering our People Strategy and organisational priorities.
In this role, you'll be the trusted advisor that leaders turn to for expert guidance on employee and industrial relations, change management and complex workplace issues. Your work will directly support safe, fair and inclusive workplaces and help protect Council's reputation as a trusted and responsive leader in the community
Why you'll love this role and what you'll do
Reporting to the Senior People & Culture Business Partner and working within the ER/IR Business Partner team, you will:
* Provide expert advice on ER/IR matters, including grievances, investigations, performance management, and complex workplace disputes.
* Lead and support the management of ER cases end-to-end, ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act, and Banyule City Council's Enterprise Agreement No. 9 and workplace policies and procedures.
* Partner closely with leaders across multiple Directorates to design and implement fair change management and consultation processes.
* Draft, review and improve HR policies and frameworks so they align with legislation, best practice and organisational priorities.
* Use HRIS data to provide accurate reporting, insights and advice that supports evidence-based decision making.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to proactively manage risk and prevent disputes and non-compliance.
* Contribute to industrial negotiations and engagement, including preparing logs of claims and supporting Enterprise Agreement negotiations and consultative committees.
What you'll bring/what we are looking for
You are a pragmatic, solutions-focused HR/IR professional who can balance people, risk and organisational outcomes. You'll bring:
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
* Significant experience in ER/IR, including managing grievances, investigations and complex performance matters.
* Demonstrated experience applying the Fair Work Act, Local Government Act 2020 and Enterprise Agreements in a complex environment.
* Strong change management capability – able to design and guide fair, transparent and compliant change processes that maintain engagement.
* Highly developed emotional intelligence and judgement, with the ability to navigate sensitive, high-risk scenarios and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, coach and build capability in leaders.
* Strong written skills to prepare documentation, policies, reports and advice that are clear, accurate and fit for purpose.
* Experience within local government or a similarly complex, unionised environment will be highly regarded.
Please refer to the position description for the complete Key Selection Criteria.
Pre-employment requirements
* Drivers Licence
* Psychometric Assessment
* Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
What we offer:
* A high-impact position where you'll shape ER/IR practice, support major change initiatives and contribute to Banyule's People Strategy and Community Vision
* A permanent, full-time position with a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
* Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments.
* Salary $109, $122,671.33 per annum plus super
* 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and take the next step in your career as our P&C Business Partner.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description, and please also respond to the two screening questions in the application form.
For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Simon Warren on
Applications close: 13 February 2026 at 11:45 PM .
Why choose Banyule: At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, lead and support preparedness response and recovery of emergency management activities and contribute to the success of an organisation that values its people.
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email
Our Values : Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.
Diversity Statement : Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.