People & Culture Advisor

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

The People and Culture Advisor provides support to the People and Culture Business Partners in the key areas of employee relations, policy, procedures, programs and initiatives. We are looking for a motivated team member able to understand what needs to be done and willing to step in and do it. 

In this role you will be advising and communicating with a diverse group of people leaders and employees with various levels of skills, knowledge and experience responding to general employee life cycle enquiries so your customer service skills will be highly valued. Your excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail and passion for people and culture will shine through.

What you will do:

• provide support to the People and Culture Business Partners and act as the first point of contact for all People queries, managing day-to-day administrative operations
• assist in the effective management of employment related documents such as secondments, flexible working arrangements, preparation of files and research for complex matters
• working in a high-volume work environment you will be required to apply your reasoning and judgement skills to interpret and practically apply legislation and policies
• the position will also contribute to continuous improvement with the vision to enabling employees and managers to handle routine employee life cycle related enquiries via self service 

To be successful, you will have:

• bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• proven experience in a similar HR role, with a focus on employee relations
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• a proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• a commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality in all HR-related matters

Download position description. 

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, Monday 25th November

For more information, contact Sheba Martin, People & Culture Business Partner on 0439 227 884

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.