Human Resources Business Partner

**Human Resources Business Partner**

**Permanent Full Time**

**Salary Range: $105,380 - $117,233 plus 12% Superannuation**

**Location - Morwell, Victoria**

**Department: People & Culture**

Are you passionate about partnering with people and driving positive change? We have an opportunity for an employment and industrial relations specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources Team.

**About this Role**

In this role, you will partner closely with people leaders and employees across our organisation to achieve best practice human resource outcomes. You will also collaborate with internal Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Development, Payroll and Safety & Wellbeing teams to drive high-quality service delivery that supports the organisation.

As a HR Business Partner, you will provide guidance, support and expert advice on complex employee relations matters. You will also develop and coach people leaders in fundamental practices and procedures, and actively promote a positive consultative human resource approach.

**About You**

We are looking for a trusted advisor and collaborative leader who is passionate about fostering a high performing culture where all employees can enjoy their work. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise and develop close working relationships with a range of stakeholders across all levels.

**You will also have**:

- Degree or diploma in Human Resources or similar field with several years’ experience working across employment and industrial relation matters within Local Government or a similar large organisation.
- Experience undertaking workplace investigations in relation to a range of areas such as performance management, employee complaints, disputes and grievances.
- Knowledge and understanding of employment related matters emerging within Local Government.
- Proven experience delivering collaborative customer-focused outcomes, with a strong capacity to understand complex issues and communicate them effectively.
- Ability to provide advice, research and guidance on policies and Latrobe City Council’s Enterprise Agreement and other applicable agreements or related legislation.

**_Go Further at Latrobe City Council _**

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

**Why work for us?**

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program, study assistance and flexible working options.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

**To apply**

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period with the position closing at **11.59 PM on Monday 4 August 2025**

For more information contact **Emma Bertoli - Coordinator Human Resources on 0437 173 917**for a confidential discussion.

**Child Safe Organisation**

Latrobe City Council has a 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 where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. _
- Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._