Human Resources Business Partner

Job TypeFull Time
- Package$95,403 - $102,717 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

**Permanent Full Time**

**$95,403 - $102,717 Pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)**

**Flexible working arrangements available**

**Who we are**:
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

**Your New Career**:
The Human Resources team oversees the complete employee lifecycle, from hiring to departure. Human Resources handles all aspects related to personnel, including recruitment, performance management, staff benefits, compliance with employee legislation, policy development, and employee engagement.

**What you will bring to the Role**:
We are currently looking for a suitably skilled and qualified HRBP who is passionate about helping people and making a positive impact on our people.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to interpret it.
- The ability to build collaborative relationships across the organisation.
- Skills to undertake investigations, conflict and grievance resolution processes where required.
- Experience in coaching people leaders and employees in the provision of strategic and operational advice.
- Ability to assist where required in the performance management process ensuring relevant processes and policies are followed.
- Skills in preparing employee statistical reports, surveys and general HR information, as required.

**Key Selection Criteria**:
**Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements**
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources and/or experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in a Human Resource Business Partner role.
- Able to build collaborative relationships across diverse business units and leaders.
- Experience working with formal processes and systems that require attention to detail, accuracy and data management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- A current Working With Children Check
- You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
- Qualification Check
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

**What you’ll love working with us**:
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading.

**For More Information**:
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact **Adam Devereux, HR Coordinator** on **5261 0600.**

**How to apply**:
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

- cover letter
- statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.