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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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Colac Otway Shire Council
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Summary
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Lead strategic HR, ER/IR, investigations and workforce initiatives for Colac Otway Shire Council. Band 7, full time. Salary $100k–$110k + super. Flexible culture.
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Terms
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$100k - $110k / year
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$100k - $110k / year
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Public Sector and Government Human Resources and Personnel
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Description
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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Permanent Full-Time | Band 7
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Shape the future of our workforce. Influence culture. Drive meaningful change.
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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.
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What you'll be doing
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Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations, and employment legislation
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Lead complex workplace investigations, dispute resolution, and case management
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Partner with leaders to build capability, improve performance, and strengthen culture
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Support enterprise bargaining, workplace change initiatives, and union consultation
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Represent Council in Fair Work matters and manage employment-related proceedings
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Drive workforce planning, organisational development, and improvement initiatives
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Use workforce insights and data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support decisions
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What we're looking for
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We're seeking a strategic HR professional who balances operational excellence with a people‐centred approach. You will bring:
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Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations role
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Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Fair Work processes, and enterprise agreements
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Demonstrated experience managing complex ER matters and workplace investigations
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement, coaching, and influencing skills
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Experience in organisational development, workforce planning, and change initiatives
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Outstanding communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, IR, Business or related discipline
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Why join Colac Otway Shire Council?
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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.
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What we offer
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Competitive salary of $100,****** – $110,****** per annum, plus superannuation
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Flexible and progressive workplace culture
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Opportunity to influence organisational strategy and workforce outcomes
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Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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Meaningful work that directly impacts the Colac Otway community
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Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse environment.
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Applications close Thursday 20 August **** at 11:59pm AEST.
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📌 Senior Human Resources Business Partner $100K - $110K / Year Colac Otway Shire Council
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