Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s People & Culture Department is looking for a Coordinator Business Partnering who will be responsible for leading a proactive business partnering service and providing expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the Business Partnering team to deliver high-quality advice and support across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, employment changes and exit processes;
• Providing timely and accurate advice on Council’s Enterprise Agreement, employment legislation, policies and procedures;
• Leading employee and industrial relations matters, including complex investigations, dispute resolution and enterprise bargaining activities;
• Supporting and guiding leaders on performance, conduct and disciplinary matters;
• Managing organisational change processes in line with Council’s Enterprise Agreement;
• Overseeing People & Culture reporting, analytics and position establishment to support workforce planning and budget oversight;
• Developing, implement and continuously improve people management practices, policies and frameworks; and
• Leading consultation forums and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including unions and employee representatives.

This is a permanent full-time role.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Business, People and Culture, Psychology, Industrial Relations or a related field;
• Extensive experience in a senior People and Culture leadership role within a dynamic and diverse organisation;
• Significant experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters;
• Experience leading and mentoring professional teams;
• Experience developing and maintaining a People and Culture reporting framework;
• Demonstrated capability to manage organisation-wide change projects from conception through to implementation;
• Strong analytical, report writing, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills; and
• Experience working in a unionised environment.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 8A currently remunerated at $129,722.61 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jo Fisher via email at jo.fisher@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

The closing date for applications to this role is Friday, 27 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe. 

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview. 

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.