People & Culture Business Partner

1 day ago

Rockdale NSW, Australia Bayside City Council Full time

Human Resources Business Partner

  • Onsite - 35 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight – enjoy genuine work-life balance.
  • Autonomous, diverse and dynamic role – Supporting Corporate Services - based in Rockdale
  • Salary: $100,000–$110,000pa + 12% superannuation
  • 12 Month Contract

Bayside Council is seeking a pragmatic and capable HR Business Partner to join our collaborative People & Culture team. This is a hands-on, generalist role with exposure to workplace relations, employee lifecycle, and strategic HR initiatives. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of corporate services Directorate, supporting leaders and employees in delivering fair, compliant, and people-focused outcomes.

Your Role - As an HR Business Partner, you'll:

  • Provide generalist HR support across the entire life cycle of HR – coaching of stakeholders in HR/E/IR matters, performance, and development.
  • Support leaders in applying council policies, procedures, and industrial instruments to their operations and strategy.
  • Assist in managing workplace relations matters including performance issues, workplace investigations, and award interpretation.
  • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to be their trusted advisor and build high performing teams.

What You'll Bring

  • Broad experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within regulated environments.
  • Working knowledge of the NSW Industrial Relations Act 1996, WHS Act 2011 (NSW), and LG State Award 2023.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical, people-centred solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, or a related field.

Who Should Apply - This role is ideal for HR professionals who:

  • Are looking to deepen their experience in workplace relations while maintaining a generalist focus.
  • Value community impact, and legislative compliance.
  • Want to work in a genuinely supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
    If you're seeking a role that blends operational HR with meaningful community outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Our benefits and culture

  • 2 days health and wellbeing leave from your sick leave balance each year.
  • 3 extra days off during Christmas each year.
  • 15 days sick leave each year.
  • Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.

Apply now

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Deadline: Monday 3 November 2025

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.

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