Talent and Engagement Business Partner

Permanent Full-Time | Band 5

Colac Otway Shire Council

Attract great people. Build capability. Shape employee experience.

At Colac Otway Shire Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Talent and Engagement Business Partner to join our People and Culture team and play a key role in attracting, developing, engaging and retaining a high-performing workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with leaders across the organisation, influence workforce planning and talent initiatives, and contribute to an outstanding employee experience from recruitment through to career development and retention.

As our Talent and Engagement Business Partner, you will:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes across Council.
• Partner with leaders to identify current and future workforce needs and support workforce planning activities.
• Develop talent attraction, sourcing and employee value proposition initiatives that strengthen Council's employer brand.
• Facilitate succession planning and talent management programs to build organisational capability.
• Support onboarding, induction, probation, employment lifecycle and offboarding processes.
• Provide contemporary people advice, coaching and support to leaders across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational design, workforce effectiveness and business improvement initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data, recruitment trends and people metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support learning and development programs, leadership capability initiatives and employee engagement activities.

We're seeking a proactive and collaborative HR professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes and delivering innovative people solutions.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition or People and Culture roles.
• Experience coordinating end-to-end recruitment and selection activities.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices and employment legislation, including Enterprise Agreements, Awards, National Employment Standards and the Fair Work framework.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical advice to leaders and employees.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational development and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Competitive salary of $77,392.64 to $88,025.60 per annum plus superannuation.
• Flexible and progressive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic workforce planning and organisational development.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.

• Meaningful work that positively impacts Council employees and the broader Colac Otway community.

If you're passionate about attracting and developing great people, building leadership capability and creating a positive employee experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future workforce of Colac Otway Shire Council.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm

For further information and to apply

Applicants are encouraged to download and review the Position Description which includes the key selection criteria for the role.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
• Your current resume.

Written responses to the Key Selection Criteria are not required and will be assessed during the interview process.

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.