HR Business Partner

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne.

• Permanent Full Time position
• From $114,600 + Superannuation
• Glen Waverley location
• Applications close 3 November 2026

You’ll join our People & Safety team reporting to the Talent Lead where you will partner with leaders to support and develop their workforce. We’re an extremely supportive team that values work life balance, shares knowledge and makes space for learning, growth and a little fun along the way.

About the Position

No two days are the same and you could be:

• Partnering with leaders to understand business priorities and develop people strategies
• Provide advice and guidance based on HR policies such as the Enterprise Agreement
• Collaborating on our roll-out of Workday (in progress)
• Mentoring Talent Officers and stepping into the Talent Lead role during periods of leave
• Coaching and supporting leaders to build people leadership capability
• Providing practical advice on talent attraction, workforce and succession planning, organisational design and people policies
• Be part of people initiatives to drive culture, engagement, capability and organisational effectiveness

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who thrives on working through people issues, Workday/HCM, data and balancing BAU, projects and improvements.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Confident with HCM/HRIS, ideally Workday
• Demonstrated HR business partnering experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities whilst upholding amazing customer service
• Strong relationship-building, communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Sound HR knowledge, including talent attraction, relevant employment legislation, agreements and policy interpretation
• Experience translating organisational strategy into workforce planning, organisational design and practical people initiatives

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a similar discipline
• Demonstrated HR Business Partnering experience
• Satisfactory National Police Check

Benefits  

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Ready for variety, meaningful people partnerships and a team that supports your growth? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Jodi Sessler, Talent Lead, via email [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

Talent Business Partner PD - October 2026.pdf