City of Perth

People Partner

• $115,895-$122,791 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team that is elevating the way we work.

Here’s why you should consider joining us:

• Realigning Priorities: We are reshaping our team priorities to meet the evolving needs of our workforce.
• Reinventing Operations: Our focus is on driving value for our internal customers, ensuring that People and Culture practices are innovative and impactful.
• Championing Change: People and Culture is at the forefront of meaningful change, offering a dynamic journey filled with opportunities, challenges, and professional development.

This role is pivotal in providing both strategic and operational HR advice to drive a high-performing culture across the City.

Reporting to the People Partnering Service Lead, you will:

• Operate as a strategic HR partner to deliver technical and strategic advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach and support leaders to enhance their skills in people management and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with business leaders on workforce planning and development strategies to meet current and future needs.
• Manage HR-related casework, ensuring compliance with City policies and relevant legislation.
• Lead and contribute to key HR projects, aligning with business objectives and fostering a sustainable and high-performance culture.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have experience in an HR Advisor or Business Partner role. A formal qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field is desirable but not essential. We are open to receiving applications from people at various stages of their HR journey.

You should possess:

• The ability to coach, influence, and support managers on HR best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant Employment related legislation, policies, and workforce planning strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and build relationships at all levels.
• An adaptive mindset, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, quick learning capabilities, and a strong team player attitude.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage, and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Eligibility

 To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• A right to work in Australia.
• A valid ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

This is a pool recruitment process. This pool will run for a period of 12 months. This process may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting and permanent opportunities (full and part time).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below. You will need to submit your current resume, a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and any relevant qualifications or certifications.

Applications close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 13 October 2024. Applications may be considered prior to the closing date.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and gender-equitable workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those of all abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.