Tamworth Regional Council

Business Partner – People & Culture

People & Culture Business Partner

Location:  Tamworth

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Work closely with Senior leaders as a trusted HR advisor to align people strategies with Council's objectives
• Utilise and grow your generalist HR experience and/or transferrable skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Thrive in a supportive learning environment, while enjoying work-life balance through flexible work arrangements

COULD THIS BE YOU?

To be successful in this role you will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability build and maintain effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organisation. You will be proactive, flexible and have the ability to manage multiple complex human resources matters within tight deadlines. You will have an ability to adapt your approach based on stakeholder requirements and be able to balance impartiality with upholding empathy in emotional situations. You will thrive in a fast paced environment, being responsible for providing professional and comprehensive human resource expertise, guidance and advice to the organisation.

The People & Culture Business Partner is responsible for:

• Working closely with the leadership team to support Council's objectives through workforce strategies
• Supporting and administering workplace change, ensuring Council's organisational structure is fit for purpose
• Maintaining current knowledge of human resources best practice, legislation and compliance with Award
• Supporting and advising on performance management, grievance and investigation procedures
• Undertaking position and salary evaluations and supporting structural change strategies
• Consulting with key stakeholders in relation to recruitment needs
• Key human resource projects as directed

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or similar or equivalent relevant experience
• Capacity to work flexibly and a desire to continuously improve the way Council operates
• The ability to interpret and apply Awards, legislation, policy and procedures
• Experience in industrial relations and supporting the performance management process
• The capacity to work with and manage emotional and stressful situations
• The ability to work well in a team and to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment process
• A current drivers licence
• Experience in understanding personality and behavioural models

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Boyce, Coordinator Workplace Relations on 0455 481 071.

Salary range: Grade 17 - $95,283.29 - $103,104.86 per annum plus superannuation, for a 35 hour work week.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday, 27th of April 2025

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!

Flexible Work Arrangements: your work/life balance is important to us. Approved by mutual agreement according to operational requirements (examples include condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)

Attractive Leave Options

• Long service leave after five (5) years
• Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave
• Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city.

At Council we have the honour of leaving a legacy on our community. We create and enhance world class facilities and events. We develop Tamworth’s economy through investment and infrastructure. We ensure our city is sustainable for future growth and success.

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit.

Council is a giant pathway for forging your career and we prioritise growing our own talent, through training and professional development. Our Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher-level role or related qualification/field.

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

• Breast feeding friendly workplace
• Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work
• QANTAS Club discounts
• Free entry to Council’s pools
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family
• Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)
• Uniforms subsidised
• Novated leases available to all staff

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council's COVID Safe Workplace Policy has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants are fully vaccinated and produce evidence of their vaccination status at interview.