Human Resources - Business Partner

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Location
Cheltenham, Victoria
Category
Human Resources & Recruitment
Salary
$51.00 - $51.00 Yearly
Posted
09-Jul-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Meg McDowell
Reference
189035
About the Role

You will be a trusted advisor to managers and employees within a local council, delivering expert guidance across employee and industrial relations, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, policy interpretation, organisational change, and HR projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide HR, ER and IR advice to managers and employees
  • Support performance management, grievances, investigations and workplace matters
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning and recruitment activities
  • Assist with position descriptions, classification reviews and organisational restructures
  • Interpret employment legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures
  • Contribute to HR initiatives, projects and continuous improvement programs
  • Build leadership capability and strengthen people management practices
About You
  • Qualifications in Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • VIC Drivers License
  • Strong ER/IR knowledge, including performance management
  • Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and coaching skills
  • Strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills
  • Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
What We're Looking For
  • Collaborative and proactive approach
  • Ability to influence and build trusted relationships
  • Strong customer service mindset
  • Confidence managing complex and sensitive people matters

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.
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