Business Partner - People & Culture

Business Partner, People & Culture

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Influence workforce planning, organisational change and positive people outcomes across Council.
• Provide strategic and practical HR advice within complex, fast-paced operating environments.
• Partner with leaders across Council’s diverse operational, project and blue-collar workforce.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Are you an experienced HR professional who understands that effective business partnering means getting to know the business, not simply providing advice from the sidelines?

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a capable and commercially minded Business Partner – People & Culture to partner with leaders across our Regional Services Directorate, supporting operational areas such as transport operations, civil construction and other essential frontline services.

This is a true generalist HR partnering role requiring someone who can balance strategic workforce priorities with the practical realities of a diverse, blue-collar workforce. You will take the time to understand each operational environment, build trusted relationships with leaders and employees and provide practical advice that supports both our people and the delivery of essential services to the community.

Working as part of Council’s broader People & Culture team, you will provide strategic and operational support across the employee lifecycle, including:

• Workforce planning, organisational design and structural change
• Performance management, conduct and employee matters
• Coaching and supporting leaders to confidently manage their people
• Identifying workforce risks, capability gaps and practical solutions
• Supporting succession planning and broader people initiatives
• Interpreting and applying relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures
• Contributing to contemporary People & Culture policies, projects and continuous improvement initiatives

You will work closely with specialist teams across People & Culture, drawing on broader expertise where required to deliver coordinated, consistent and fit-for-purpose solutions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong strategic and operational generalist HR experience, typically developed over five to seven years
• Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders and employees across operational, blue-collar or similarly complex workforces
• The ability to understand different operating environments and translate business needs into practical people solutions
• Experience providing advice across workforce planning, organisational change, performance management and conduct matters
• Strong relationship management, coaching, negotiation and influencing skills
• Sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, industrial instruments and policy
• The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and apply sound judgement in a fast-paced environment
• A current Driver Licence
• Working with Children Check clearance (WWCC)

Experience within local government, civil construction, transport, utilities or another operationally diverse environment will be highly regarded.

If you are a hands-on and strategic HR professional who enjoys building genuine partnerships, understanding how operational teams work and delivering practical outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Boyce, Leader Workplace Relations on 04•• ••• 071.

Salary range: Grade 17 - $102,066.50 - $110,446.38 per annum plus superannuation, for a 35 hour work week.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday 11 September 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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