• Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, Full time
• $107,811.66 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the People & Culture team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The People & Partnerships Business Partner is a trusted advisor, working in partnership with managers and staff to provide specialist advice and support and develop contemporary people initiatives, plans, and solutions across a range a People and Culture activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and sustain trusted partnerships with leaders and provide specialist advice on People and Culture functions and processes including recruitment and selection, employment terms and conditions, EEO and anti-discrimination, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, performance management, change management, job evaluation and remuneration structure. 
• Provide advice and support to enable effective case management of workplace conflict, grievances and disputes and other complex people matters, with support from OHS and RTW specialists (when required) to mitigate organisation risk.
• Suggest and promote creative ideas and approaches to improve individual and team performance and encourage and support others to take on new challenges and opportunities.
• Provide high level expertise on Enterprise Agreement interpretation matters and advice on implementation issues. 
• Coach and advise managers on the procedural and legislative requirements of their roles to support capability development and compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of Fair Work Act and other related legislation and regulations and provide advice and assist with representation for Council in the Fair Work Commission and industry forums.
• Contribute to People & Culture initiatives, which may include organisational change and consultation, organisation development, HR analytics, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion and learning and development.
• Respond to workplace relations related queries and provide sound information and timely advice.
• Provide advice on remuneration issues and undertake relevant salary remuneration surveys and bench marking in conjunction with current salary data and trends.
• Respond to requests for reports, policies, technical and operational advice in the areas of employee relations and generalist HR.
• Promote and support a harmonious and productive organisational culture and environment and develop effective processes for on-going management of change throughout the Organisation.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in HRM relevant to this position, including a sound understanding of strategic HRM processes, systems and techniques required in supporting the organisation’s business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and participate in projects relating to the development, implementation and review of major organisational HR policies, issues, and initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing HR policies, systems, and procedures.
• Analytical, investigative, and conceptual skills and knowledge of human resource management and the ability to solve new complex problems and to make decisions that reflect a thorough and appropriate evaluation of needs, policies, goals, and alternative consequences.
• Strong understanding of legal requirements, Acts and regulations associated with all human resource management functions, as well as budgetary requirements.
• Provide specialist advice in regard to Award terms, conditions of employment, legislative requirements, and the application of sound HR practices.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare and present concise, well-structured reports and information to management and staff across Council.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• A tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to human resource management (HRM) or extensive experience in HRM.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our BlueScope Building Solutions business in Hamilton, Newcastle as a Management Accountant. BlueScope Building Solutions is a part of BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions, and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys.

In this key role reporting to the Commercial Manager of our Buildings Solutions business, you'll be conducting a variety of financial and management accounting activities for the Ranbuild and Kiteleys businesses and recognised as a trusted business partner providing accurate, timely, forward-looking, and value-adding reporting, analysis, insights and advice that lead to improved business performance.

You will Enjoy a competitive salary, access to further training and career development opportunities, and various health & wellbeing initiatives as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program.

What Will You Do?

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders you will gain a deep knowledge of the business, analyse, identify, and deliver continual improvement in processes, knowledge, and business performance. To achieve this, you will:

• Ensure sound financial governance of BlueScope Building Solutions
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of periodic financial results, budgets and forecasts in accordance with timetables
• Provide accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking support
• Provide accurate and timely preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, and lead periodic stocktakes and internal control assessments
• Provide value-adding reporting, analysis, insights, and recommendations

More About You

As an experienced management accountant. You'll have:

• Relevant accounting degree and accounting qualification
• CPA/CA qualified
• Significant accounting experience in a commercial environment
• Commercial acumen and analytical ability including an enquiring and challenging mindset and the ability to think across a broad range of issues
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage others, and to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, strengthening our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Friday 29th November 2024.  

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