People and Culture Advisor

People and Culture Advisor

 Closing date: 25/09/2026 9:00 AM W. Australia Standard Time

 Location: Tom Price

 Department: Human Resources

 Compensation: Annual Salary (FT & PT pro-rata) AUD $140,177.00 - $147,803.00

 Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

 Work Arrangement: On-site

People and Culture Business Partner

Tom Price, Western Australia
Full Time | Free Housing | Relocation Assistance | Salary Sacrifice

Looking for a career move that offers more than just a new job?

The Shire of Ashburton is seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to join our growing team in Tom Price, one of Western Australia's most unique and rewarding regional communities.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior HR role while enjoying a lifestyle and benefits package that's difficult to find elsewhere. With free company housing, relocation assistance up to $15,000, salary sacrificing opportunities and superannuation contributions of up to 21%, this position offers significant financial and lifestyle advantages for candidates considering a move to an iconic Pilbara town.

Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll play a key role in shaping workplace culture, strengthening organisational capability, and supporting a high-performing workforce that delivers essential services to our communities.

What's on Offer?

• Starting at a salary of $140,177 per annum, inclusive of a $12,000 Cost of Living Allowance.
• Free Company Housing.
• Relocation Package, up to $15,000 to support your move to Tom Price, from any location in Australia
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.
• Up to 21% superannuation through the Shire's matching scheme.
• Six weeks’ annual leave,
• Annual wellbeing day.
• $300 annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Stable and secure local government employment.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most spectacular regions, with easy access to Karijini National Park and a strong community lifestyle.

Living in the Shire of Ashburton

The Shire of Ashburton is one of Western Australia's largest local governments, servicing the communities of Tom Price, Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo, as well as several Aboriginal communities throughout the region.

Our vision is to create vibrant, active and connected communities while embracing the unique opportunities that make the Pilbara such a remarkable place to live and work.

About the Role

As our People and Culture Business Partner, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to provide strategic and operational HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with leaders and employees to provide trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Coaching leaders to manage people matters confidently, fairly and in line with legislation, policy and best practice.
• Providing timely and practical employee and industrial relations advice, including support with performance, conduct, conflict and workplace matters.
• Supporting the design and delivery of people initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, engagement and culture.
• Contributing to positive organisational change, continuous improvement and effective workforce planning outcomes.
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders to support consistent, people-focused decision-making across the Shire.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, respectful and high-performing workplace culture, including shared responsibility for safety, diversity, access and inclusion.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing leaders and delivering practical people solutions.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in People and Culture, HR business partnering or contemporary HR advisory roles.
• Strong generalist HR capability across the full employee lifecycle, including engagement, culture, capability development and organisational effectiveness.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or substantial experience in a generalist Human Resources role.
• Sound practical knowledge of Western Australian industrial relations and employment legislation, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and pragmatic advice.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence and partner with leaders to strengthen people leadership capability and support constructive workplace outcomes.
• Experience managing complex employee and workplace matters with professionalism, resilience and empathy, while balancing organisational risk with fair and respectful outcomes.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to work across diverse teams and contribute to a respectful, inclusive and service-focused culture.

How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and applications will close at 9:00 AM on Friday 25th September 2026. Shortlisting may commence immediately.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Jordan Osbeiston, Manager People and Culture on 0419 871 528.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Your early application is encouraged

All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Industrial Agreement 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check and provide evidence of qualifications prior to commencement. We strongly encourage applicants to begin this process when applying.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify applicants.