Liverpool City Council

HR Business Partner and Change Agent

HR Business Partner and Change Agent

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:
Temporary Full Time - 12 months 35 hours, 5 days/week Competitive Salary

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the IT team and HR team and other key stakeholders in the implementation of an organisational ERP being Tech One. You will play playing a pivotal role in supporting organisational change, workforce readiness, and the successful delivery of a major business transformation project.

You will provide advisory and consultancy service to TechOne Project team to support service delivery and achievement of strategic objectives through its people. This role will develop an understanding of business and people priorities and proactively build and maintain relationships.

Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and stakeholders by providing expert guidance, coaching, and solutions across a broad range of people and culture matters. Support informed decision-making and organisational outcomes through advice on workplace relations, workforce planning, organisational design, change management, performance and development, employee engagement, and talent management initiatives.

You will have experience with resource planning for projects and stakeholder engagement and communications that ensure the success of the project, as well as understanding current HR processes and how these need to adapt within the new Tech1 environment.

A key part of the role is building capability and credibility for change management as a discipline and embedding its value across the organisation.

ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive job-related knowledge and experience in workplace relations or human resources that has supported an ERP implementation or HRIS / IT Transformation.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Generalist human resource 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.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational HR advice to project team and leaders in a complex work environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects through workforce planning, change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement and communications planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver outcomes within tight project timeframes.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary people and organisational development legislation, policies practices, issues and trends and its application in the workplace.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• 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.
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with subside 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 11pm 19th June 2026

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