About the role

As a Senior People and Culture Business Partner at Yarra Ranges Council, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation to provide clear, practical advice across a broad range of workplace matters. You will support workforce planning, organisational change, employee performance and conduct, grievances, workplace investigations, industrial relations and the interpretation of the Enterprise Agreement, policies and employment legislation.

You will also drive improvements to People and Culture policies, systems and processes, contribute to organisational projects, build constructive relationships with unions and other stakeholders, and help deliver fair, consistent and timely outcomes for employees and Council.

- This is a full-time permanent Band 7 position (38 hours per week) with a salary range between $113,574 and $122,529 per annum, plus superannuation.
- Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.
- 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
- Opportunities for career development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.
- Novated lease vehicle options.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

- Extensive knowledge and experience in managing a range of unique and complex workplace relations issues, performance management, change management, grievances, and disputes.
- Experience interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to manage complex employee matters, including grievances, investigations, performance concerns and conduct matters.
- Experience supporting leaders through organisational change and workforce planning.
- The ability to assess workplace risks and provide clear,



practical and evidence-based recommendations.
- Experience using workforce data and trends to identify issues and support decision-making.
- The ability to build trusted working relationships with senior leaders, employees, unions and other stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information in plain language.
- The ability to lead projects, improve processes and support teams to adopt new ways of working.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 9 October 2026.

Contact person: Jen Adams, Executive Officer People & Culture Operations, 03 9294 6385.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected]

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

📌 Senior People & Culture Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Melbourne