Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

Reference number: 11282

Closing date: 11:00pm, 30 August 2026 

• Temporary full-time position (up to 8 months)


• Band 7 salary, commencing at $112,111.94 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on skills and experience)

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our organisation on a temporary basis. 

This role will play an important part in supporting leaders to effectively manage their people, navigate complex workplace matters and build a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

We are open to full time or part-time arrangements and also offer hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum requirement of three days in the office per week for fulltime employees.  

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will provide expert, end-to-end HR support and partner with leaders to embed strong people practices that uplift culture, capability, and performance.

Key areas of focus initially include:

• Strategic and day-to-day partnering with leaders


• Coaching and supporting managers in all aspects of employee management


• Advising on and managing employee relations and industrial relations matters


• Supporting cultural improvement initiatives and workforce delivery outcomes


• Deliver key People & Culture initiatives in partnership with other colleagues within the department. 


• Maintain effective relationships with union representatives and contribute to EA consultation and dispute resolution.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong generalist HR experience in a senior advisory or business partnering capacity.


• Demonstrated ER/IR experience providing advice and support in complex employee and industrial relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, investigations, and the resolution of EA claims and disputes.


• Experience coaching leaders to build capability and manage team performance effectively.


• Flexibility to work across a broad remit and adapt to shifting business needs.


• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative and outcomes-focused mindset.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Hancock, Coordinator Human Resources on 03 9243 1195. If you'd like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/.