HR Business Partner

**Make an impact on our workforce and community**:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to align HR initiatives with Council policies and legislative frameworks.
- Lead strategic HR solutions to achieve business goals and support organisational effectiveness.
- Facilitate change management processes while promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Provide high-level coaching and development opportunities for Senior Managers and their teams.

**About Us**:

- Sutherland Shire Council is committed to creating a vibrant community through effective governance and sustainable practises. Our organisation values its employees and fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are recognised and celebrated.
- We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our community while ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the dynamic challenges of the future.
- **About The Role**:

- As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and a key link between our people, leaders, and the wider organisation. You’ll shape and deliver people initiatives that bring our Council’s values and strategic goals to life — ensuring everything we do aligns with best practice, legislative frameworks, and our commitment to an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
- You’ll also provide leadership and guidance to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner for your respective Directorate, ensuring alignment of talent, workforce planning and HR initiatives that support both organisational and community goals.
- You’ll partner closely with Senior Managers to provide both strategic and hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle — from workforce planning and capability development to change management and employee engagement. Your expertise in building relationships and influencing outcomes will help leaders navigate complex people matters with confidence, strengthen team performance, and drive a positive workplace culture that supports our community-focused mission.
- **Who We're Looking For**:

- We’re seeking a forward-thinking HR professional who combines strategic insight with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. You’re someone who thrives on collaboration and builds trust easily.- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with equivalent experience.
- A current Driver’s Licence.
- Extensive background in HR functions such as performance management, change management, and industrial relations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.- Join our Team and Grow with Us- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
- **Hours of work**:Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.-
- _ Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events._
- **About Sutherland Shire Council**:

- Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.
- Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.- It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.