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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Colac Otway Shire Council

Summary

Lead strategic HR, ER/IR, investigations and workforce initiatives for Colac Otway Shire Council. Band 7, full-time. Salary $100k–$110k + super. Flexible culture.

Terms

$100k - $110k / year

$100k - $110k / year

Public Sector and Government Human Resources and Personnel

Description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Permanent Full-Time | Band 7
Colac Otway Shire Council

Shape the future of our workforce. Influence culture. Drive meaningful change.

At Colac Otway Shire Council, we’re seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our People and Culture team and help shape a positive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace. This is more than a traditional HR role — you’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders, strengthening workforce capability, managing complex people matters, and driving strategic initiatives that support our communities and organisational success.

What you’ll be doing

- Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations, and employment legislation
- Lead complex workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and case management
- Partner with leaders to build capability, improve performance, and strengthen culture
- Support enterprise bargaining, workplace change initiatives,



and union consultation
- Represent Council in Fair Work matters and manage employment-related proceedings
- Drive workforce planning, organisational development, and improvement initiatives
- Use workforce insights and data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support decisions

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a strategic HR professional who balances operational excellence with a people‑centred approach. You will bring:

- Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations role
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Fair Work processes, and enterprise agreements
- Demonstrated experience managing complex ER matters and workplace investigations
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, coaching, and influencing skills
- Experience in organisational development, workforce planning, and change initiatives
- Outstanding communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, IR, Business or related discipline

Why join Colac Otway Shire Council?

We’re committed to a workplace where people feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work. Our values: supportive, inclusive and respectful; positive; safe; accountable and proactive; act with integrity; communicate effectively; flexible and progressive.

What we offer

- Competitive salary of $100,067.96 – $110,530.53 per annum, plus superannuation
- Flexible and progressive workplace culture
- Chance to influence organisational strategy and workforce outcomes
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work that directly impacts the Colac Otway community

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse environment.

Applications close Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

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