Help shape a positive employee experience. We’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to provide practical, responsive advice and support to leaders and employees across the employee lifecycle. You’ll combine contemporary people practices with hands-on delivery, supporting attraction, onboarding, employee relations, performance and development, employee transitions, governance and compliance. Position details
- Permanent | Full Time (part-time may be considered)
- 9-day fortnight available for full-time employees
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Salary:
$87,616.88 to $95,465.92 per annum (Band 6), plus superannuation
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Location:
Daylesford (hybrid) What you’ll do
- Partner with managers and employees on workplace and employment matters, providing practical and timely advice.
- Coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation.
- Interpret and apply Council’s Enterprise Agreement, legislation, policies and procedures.
- Support employee relations, performance and development matters.
- Coordinate employment changes and employee transitions.
- Use HR systems, data and digital tools to strengthen reporting, data integrity and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to engagement, diversity, inclusion and gender equality initiatives. About you You’ll bring qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline, or relevant HR experience,



together with demonstrated experience in a People & Culture Business Partner or similar generalist role. You’ll have sound knowledge of contemporary people practices and employment legislation, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound skilled judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a responsive environment. Why join us? Enjoy meaningful work, a 9-day fortnight for full-time employees, four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, professional development, wellbeing support and a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace.

How to apply
Click Apply Now and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum two pages). For more information, contact Janina Isted, Coordinator People and Culture, on [0418 314 388](tel:0418 314 388). Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 5.00pm Interviews: Planned for the week commencing 23 November 2026. *Inclusion* *Hepburn Shire Council is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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📌 People & Culture Business Partner (Daylesford)
🏢 Hepburn Shire Council
📍 Daylesford