City of Ryde Council

People and Culture Business Partner

• 35 hour working week
• Hybrid working
• Shuttle bus from North Ryde Metro

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program

About the Role

The City of Ryde is a modern local government organisation with a workforce of over 500 employees who deliver a wide range of vital services to our community. Your role will include partnering with the business to provide advice and support in HR-related functions including recruitment, employee relations matters, performance, and disciplinary matters.

You will provide guidance to managers on organisational design including structures, positions grading and support with workplace change whilst maintaining council policies and procedures.

About You

You are a dynamic HR practitioner who enjoys partnering with key stakeholders in the delivery of strategic and operational People and Cultural management support and advice. You also possess strong organisational skills and have the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the business.

In addition, you will also have:

• Significant experience in managing Employee/Industrial Relations issues include carrying out workplace investigations
• Strong knowledge of contemporary People and Culture practices
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting Awards and legislative provisions and providing advice to key stakeholders

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organisation
• Strong organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
• Well-developed written communication skills with experience preparing reports for senior management

• Sound knowledge of Commonwealth, State, and Local Government legislation impacting HR and IR is highly regarded

Your commencing annual salary will commence from 110k plus Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits 

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 35 hours per week or 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date:  Thursday 2 January 2025 at 11.30 pm

If you would like to know more please see the Position Description or contact Sandra Moussa on sandramo@ryde.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety