Head of HR Operations

This is a great opportunity to lead a dynamic team of individuals responsible for providing end to end HR Advisory & HR support services.

• Permanent, full time
• $170k package including super

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City CouncilLocated in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the RoleDarebin's People & Culture function brings together five key areas for strategic impact, these are Culture & Capability; Business Partnering & People Practices; Payroll; and Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

This position works across the People & Culture function, seeking input, sharing ideas and providing strategic input into People & Culture priorities to ensure the delivery of Darebin's People Strategy.

The position leads the provision of accurate and timely advice and consultancy services to Council's leaders and staff. Leading a team of hands-on People & Culture generalists, the position makes a significant contribution to a broad range of activities, embracing workforce planning and job design, performance and capability, people management, employee relations and industrial relations and engagement and change in support of the organisation's culture, goals and objectives.

Skills & ExperienceYou will have a tertiary qualification in human resources or industrial relations, teamed with demonstrated experience in managing a business partnering team and experience in managing enterprise agreement bargaining processes in a complex environment.

BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to ApplyIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Yvette Fuller, Chief People Officer via for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Wednesday 3rd September 2025, 11.30pm

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.