Business Partner - People & Culture

Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact? Join Tamworth Regional Council and bring your expertise to a dynamic and people-focused organisation committed to building strong communities through great people.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to work as a trusted People & Culture Business Partner, supporting key directorates across Council. You'll provide expert advice on workforce planning, job design, industrial relations, and performance management, while collaborating with specialist teams across talent acquisition, learning and development, legal, systems, and projects.

Whether you're guiding leaders through structural change or embedding positive culture initiatives, your contribution will help shape an agile, high-performing workforce. Flexibility is key, as you’ll also step in to support priority projects and provide coverage where needed.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–7 years' experience in a generalist or business partner role
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and advise across all levels—from front-line to executive
• Experience navigating performance management, IR, investigations, and change programs
• A collaborative mindset with strong relationship, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• A valid Driver Licence and Working with Children Check

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Local government or similar industry experience

Why Join the team?
At Tamworth Regional Council, you'll be part of a values-driven team that supports professional development, wellbeing, and flexible work. This is more than just an HR role—it's a chance to help shape the future of our workforce and community.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now via the link or contact Jo Ellerman   (02) 66 919106  for a confidential discussion.

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