VALUES

Raise the Bar, Create Brilliance Together, Dream Boldly/Change Bravely, Integrity in Every Step.

ABOUT COUNCIL

Southern Grampians Shire Council serves a diverse and connected community in Victoria’s south-west, delivering services that enhance quality of life, support local growth and strengthen community wellbeing.  We are committed to creating a workplace that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where our people feel supported to do their best work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a trusted Human Resource (HR) Partner, you will work alongside leaders to provide practical, timely and professional advice across a broad range of people matters. Reporting to the People and Culture Coordinator, you will support employee’s and management with industrial relations, performance and development, workforce planning, recruitment, payroll and organisational initiatives.

This role is both advisory and hands-on, requiring the ability to balance day-to-day operational support with contributing to longer-term people strategies.

In this role, you will:

✔ Partner with leaders to build capability and confidence in managing their teams

✔ Provide clear and balanced advice on sensitive workplace matters

✔ Contribute to a positive, respectful and high-performing organisational culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Professional or a HR Professional seeking to broaden their knowledge and expertise within a multi-disciplinary, community focus organisation.

Council will also consider applications from an enthusiastic new entrant to the HR world.

Applicants who thrive on variety, value relationships and enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle should consider this role .

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Provide HR advice on industrial relations matters

Guide and support leaders in performance and development of their teams

Manage investigations and sensitive matters

Interpret legislation, policies and Enterprise Agreement

Support workforce planning, change initiatives and payroll

Facilitate recruitment and onboarding

Drive continuous improvement

Build strong relationships across Council

Assist with fortnightly payroll

ABOUT YOU:

Demonstrate the below traits or have the drive and attitude to gain the skills and be willing to be mentored and undergo training.

Experience in employee and industrial relations, including performance and disciplinary processes.

Knowledge of legislation, awards, policies and industrial frameworks

Strong communication and stakeholder skills – ability to build credibility.

Sound judgement and professionalism to manage confidential and sensitive matters

Problem-solving capability

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within timeframes

Collaborative approach

Local government experience (desirable)

WHY JOIN US?

• Great work life balance
• Competitive remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
• Meaningful work supporting the organisation
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• We are a child safe organisation

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Melissa Beaton, People and Culture Coordinator via phone on 5573 0444.

Full details of this position are in the candidate information pack attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the candidate information pack here
• Attach a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

Applications close: Friday 10 July 2026 at 5.00pm