People & Culture Business Partner

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to join our collaborative and supportive team in what is set to be a challenging and rewarding year as we continue to implement the City’s new People Strategy.

The People Strategy 2022 – 2026 has 3 core objectives:

1. energising our people and our workplaces by fostering a ‘people first’ culture. If we do this well, we will support our employees to be their best selves, acting in the best interests of the community that we serve.
2. adapting our ways of working for the future
3. strengthening our value proposition and recruitment experience to attract and retain diverse, skilled people.

The People and Culture Business Partners play a key role, acting as the subject matter expert for the business units  they support for strategic initiatives and cyclical people related activities. The role of the People and Culture Business Partner advises on people practices, policies and procedures and partner with their business units to drive compliance, performance and employee engagement.

Key accountabilities:

• acting as the subject matter expert for their business units to provide advice and guidance and work on strategic initiatives with the other teams within the division including; Recruitment, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, HR Systems and Payroll Services
• managing employee and industrial relations matters within business units driving outcomes and mitigating risk
• manage and contribute to change management initiatives
• apply knowledge and expertise to create and implement cultural initiatives to help embed our values in everything we do.

We're looking for someone with: 

• tertiary qualifications at degree or diploma level majoring in human resources management or equivalent and/or experience in a similar role
• proven experience in providing a range of Human Resources generalist advice in large or complex organisations
• demonstrated record of adopting a consultative approach in the delivery of human resources services to managers and employees

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 20th May

For more information, contact Glen Davis, Manager People & Culture Partnerships at GRDavis@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.