We are looking for a skilled and experienced professional ready to step into a senior, hands-on role supporting leaders across the organisation.
This is a valuable opportunity to apply your expertise in people and culture to a broad range of strategic and operational work – advising, guiding and delivering outcomes that make a difference to our workforce.
Working collaboratively in a supportive People, Safety and Culture team, this role reports to our Manager People and Culture Services.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with leaders to implement workforce strategies that strengthen leadership, performance, and team development.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and change processes with professionalism and compliance.
- Support a positive, inclusive culture through coaching, policy advice, and practical organisational development programs.
- Drive talent and capability initiatives including succession planning, recruitment, learning, and engagement strategies.
About you
- Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role with strong knowledge of employment law and industrial instruments.
- A track record of resolving complex ER/IR matters and leading organisational change initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships across all levels.
- A relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience, with sound judgement, integrity, and a solutions-focused mindset.
- A current National Police Check Certificate is required for this role and is expected to be provided prior to commencement. Appointment is subject to satisfactory results.
What we offer you
- Base salary between $102,093.90 and $117,460.62 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation
- Permanent/full-time
- Monthly rostered day off
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please contact Kylie Price (Manager People and Culture Services) on 6217 9732 or kprice@ccc.tas.gov.au.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Senior People and Culture Business Partner.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on 9 am Friday, 1 August 2025.