Location: Dandenong
Rate:$55 per hour + super
Contract: Short‑term contract through to August 2026
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a local government organisation on a short‑term contract.
This is a true HRBP role, partnering closely with leaders to provide practical, hands‑on support across employee relations, change, and people advice.
You’ll work across a broad range of HR matters, supporting managers with confidence while ensuring advice is sound, fair and aligned with employment legislation.
What you’ll be doing
- Partnering with managers to provide practical HR and ER advice
- Supporting employee relations matters, including grievances and investigations
- Interpreting and applying EBAs, Awards and employment legislation
- Supporting organisational change and people initiatives
- Coaching leaders on performance, conduct and people management matters
- Contributing to HR policies, processes and continuous improvement
- Working closely with the broader People & Culture team to deliver consistent outcomes
- Solid experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor
- Strong employee relations experience and confidence handling complex matters
- Good working knowledge of industrial instruments and legislation
- Experience partnering with managers in a fast‑paced environment
- Clear communication skills and sound judgement
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Apply now If this role aligns with your experience and availability, please apply with your current résumé.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
