SYDNEY
People & Culture Business Partnerships/People & Culture/People Performance & Technology
Full Time/Permanent
$149,833 - $167,903 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for allOur 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 roleWe are seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to join our collaborative and supportive team where you will be challenged and rewarded as we continue to implement the City of Sydney's new People Strategy.
This unique and exciting role carries a heightened focus on conducting and coordinating case management across the People and Culture Business Partner team, while managing a smaller client portfolio with full partnering scope. It also offers hands-on involvement in shaping forward-looking People and Culture projects.
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:
carry a heighted focus on conducting case management across the wider People and Culture Business Partner team, while continuing to manage a smaller client portfolio with full partnering scopeacting 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 Servicesmanaging employee and industrial relations matters within business units driving outcomes and mitigating riskmanage and contribute to change management initiativesapply knowledge and expertise to create and implement cultural initiatives to help embed our values in everything we do.
We're looking for someone with:
demonstrated capability in conducting, coordinating and reporting on complex case management matters, ideally using digital case-tracking systems and analytics, in a unionised or industrial environmentproven demonstrated experience conducting workplace mediation and or facilitation will be highly regardedtertiary qualifications at degree or diploma level majoring in human resources management or equivalent and/or experience in a similar roleproven experience in providing a range of Human Resources generalist advice in large or complex organisationsdemonstrated 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, 16th September 2025
For more information, contact Cathy Coleman (Recruitment Partner) recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or for a detailed discussion please contact Glen Davis, Manager People and Culture Partnerships on 0472 831 704.
What we can offer youYou’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working3 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 workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How to applyWe 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.
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