It’s an exciting time to join the City. As we bring the Council Plan 2025–2035 to life, we are growing and reshaping our organisation to better deliver on the priorities that matter most to our community. That means new opportunities for people who want to contribute to meaningful work, help shape how we deliver services, and be part of a team building for the future.

Joining us now means stepping into an organisation with ambition, momentum and a clear sense of purpose. You’ll be part of a team committed to making a real difference for our community and helping create a connected, resilient and thriving future for the City.

About the Role

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders to drive organisational success? As our Senior People & Culture Business Partner, you'll provide expert workforce and employee relations advice, coach leaders through complex people matters, and drive initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and culture. Working closely with leaders across the business, you'll influence workforce planning, organisational change, performance outcomes, and employee engagement while contributing to strategic People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

- Partner with leaders to deliver strategic workforce planning, organisational development and people solutions.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, industrial relations, performance management and workplace legislation.
- Manage complex people matters including investigations, conflict resolution and organisational change initiatives.




- Coach and develop leaders to build capability, drive performance and support effective people management practices.
- Lead People & Culture projects and use workforce insights and data to improve organisational outcomes.

What We're Looking For

- Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People & Culture partnering role.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, industrial relations, employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
- Proven experience managing complex workplace matters and providing trusted advice to senior leaders.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, with the ability to work strategically and independently.

Why Join Us?

- 6 weeks annual leave and 13% superannuation
- Housing & relocation packages negotiable
- Enjoy your own Free individual membership to our recreation centres and pool facilities, and access $500 of Salary Sacrifice arrangements that can be used for specific programmes or family memberships
- Up to $3,000 per year for approved study relevant to your role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities for career development and to make a meaningful impact in the community
- Commitment to employee wellbeing, safety, and continuous improvement

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9186 8***.

Applications close 4.00pm Friday 25th September 2026. Early application encouraged.

📌 Senior People & Culture Business Partner (Karratha)
🏢 City of Karratha
📍 Karratha