WHY US

There’s a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams. Talk to us for career-shaping opportunities in a modern organisation and make a lasting impact.

JOB DETAILS

1 X Permanent, Full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week

Competitive Salary

Join our People & Culture team as a Human Resources Business Partner and play a key role in supporting the success of a dynamic local government organisation.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to People Leaders across Council, providing operational support and strategic advice across the full employee lifecycle. The role focuses on translating business needs into practical people solutions and ensuring People Leaders have the capability and support to effectively lead their teams.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by balancing strategic influence with practical delivery in a fast-paced and community-focused organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with Directors, Managers and Coordinators to provide strategic and operational people advice that supports service delivery, workforce capability and achievement of Council's objectives.

- Deliver contemporary HR solutions across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, leadership development, performance and employee engagement.

- Partner with leaders to successfully implement change initiatives, supporting workforce readiness, stakeholder engagement and sustainable organisational outcomes.

- Support leaders to effectively manage their teams by providing practical guidance, coaching and advice on people matters, workforce challenges and best-practice people management.

- Manage complex and sensitive people matters with professionalism, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.

- Collaborate with specialist HR functions to deliver integrated workforce solutions across recruitment, onboarding,



learning and development, performance, wellbeing, HR systems and employee experience.

- Develop innovative and pragmatic people solutions that balance business priorities, workforce needs and operational realities in a dynamic local government environment.

- Drive people and culture programs aligned with Council's Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Workforce Management Plan.

- Partner with leaders to identify workforce challenges and opportunities, leading targeted people initiatives and projects that improve workforce capability, team effectiveness, service delivery and organisational performance.

If you enjoy building robust partnerships, taking ownership and making a meaningful impact, then this is the role for you.

About You The successful applicant:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive job-related experience in workplace relations or human resources.

- Class C Driver Licence

- Generalist HR management experience including workforce planning, talent engagement, change management, and workplace design

- Experience in coaching, influencing and partnering with people leaders to achieve sound organisational outcomes

- Experience in using a flexible approach to problem solving and capacity to apply relevant best practice principles in service delivery.

- Extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary people and organisational development practices, issues and trends and application in the workplace including relevant legislation and policies.

- Knowledge and skills in strategic planning on workforce related matters and how specific initiatives improve workforce performance to deliver business goals.





- Demonstrated high level communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and negotiation skills.

- Demonstrated strong coaching, influencing and motivation skills, with the ability to influence and gain cooperation and assistance from others as required.

- Desirable: Proven experience in unionised environments (no direct industrial relations experience required).

Benefits Of Working At Lcc

- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

- Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.

- Flexible work options, including flexitime and hybrid working arrangements.

- Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subsidised parking available; and

- Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

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CLOSING 8pm 18th September 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

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