HR and Talent Advisor

• Temporary Full Time – until 7 May 2026 (Flexible)
• Band 6 - $94,850.87 + super + RDO
• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance

As a key member of our Talent team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of business units, providing expert guidance and support to ensure our recruitment practices align with our organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process, from job creation to onboarding.
- Design and deliver targeted training sessions that educate Hiring Managers to align and succeed using our new recruitment process.
- Analyse workforce data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in talent management practices.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and belonging through thoughtful recruitment practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Proven experience in a HR and Talent Management role, preferably within a local government, public sector or a complex organisation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Join Yarra City Council and be part of a flexible and values focussed organisation that values its employees and strives to make a positive impact on the community. 

For further information see the position description or contact Jodie Mitchell - People and Culture Operations Lead via jodie.mitchell@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 Position Description_HR and Talent Advisor_Mar 2025.pdf

Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025. We will be interviewing appropriate people as applications are received and the position may close earlier.

To apply for this position, please upload your CV and a short cover letter outlining two key reasons why you are suited this role. 

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.