People & Culture Business Partner
- Full-Time permanent opportunity, hands on, diverse and dynamic role located in Rockdale
- Operate in a fast‑paced environment providing high‑quality, strategic and operational HR advice
- Salary $98,000 - $110, 000 pa + 12% superannuation
Our Team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
An exciting opportunity for a People and Culture Business Partner to work within the Workplace Relations Team to provide dedicated business partnering, guidance and services to City Performance Directorate and senior leaders within Bayside Council.
About the role
The role is responsible for providing specialist advice and assistance on a range of human resource activities, including human resource operational management, strategic human resource policy advice, talent acquisition, performance management, employee and industrial relations, workplace investigations and complaint management, and organisational transition and reform.Working at both the operational and strategic level, the People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner is responsible for all things people within their client group. The role will work very closely with Council's Senior Management and Executive to implement people initiatives within the City Performance Directorate
Key responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational human resources advice and support, using an internal consultancy approach, to enhance leadership capabilities and development of a positive and resilient approach to achieving management goals.
- Drive employee engagement & compliance at a site level and provide coaching partnerships to equip managers to engage, motivate, support and coach employees for high performance, and to positively influence behavioural change
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders to establish and drive a high performing organisation that improves business and service outcomes and promotes Bayside Council as an employer of choice within Local Government.
- Fostering an engaged, committed and customer centric workforce, where employees embrace change, are flexible and agile in their work and make a positive contribution to Bayside Council.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a confident and articulate communicator with the following:
- Relevant Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Current Driver’s Licence Class C.
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave
- Gym membership discounts
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply now: Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at
support.erecruit@bayaside.nsw.gov.au.
Deadline: Monday 23 February 2026. Interviews will be held during the first week of March, 2026.
Salary Range: From $98, 000 - $110, 000 per year plus 12% superannuation
Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check and a Medical to ensure they are able to carry out the physical requirements of the role.
All applicants must have full Australian work rights.
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role.
Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
