Business Partner

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting**opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Business Partner (Workforce Management). The position provides human resource support and services for Council and ensures that the People and Culture Team delivers a professional level of human resources management services.

**About you**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of key human resource functions such as recruitment and selection, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, salary administration, policy and communications.
- Mediation/Conflict Resolution qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience (preferred).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Local Government and an understanding of associated Human Resource Management and legislative requirements (preferred).

**We offer**:

- A 12 month Maximum term, part time position (9 day/ 63 hours per fortnight) until May 2026 (parental leave backfill).
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive, high performing, values led, People and Culture team
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,568.10 to $1,889.55 per full-time, 70 hour fortnight (dependent upon skills and experience).
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Vicki Lawrence, People and Culture Manager, Phone: (02) 6626 7163

**Closing date**:
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**Position Description**:
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: