About the role
Do you enjoy building trusted relationships and helping leaders navigate people matters with confidence?
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact every day through practical, people-focused HR support?
We have an exciting opportunity for a People Experience (PX) Partner to join our People, Culture and Development (PCD) team.
As our new PX Partner, you’ll make a difference daily by delivering timely, customer-focused advice and support across the full employee lifecycle. Your key focus will be on building strong, trusted partnerships with leaders to ensure great outcomes for employees, teams and the broader organisation. With the support of the Senior People Experience Partner, you’ll be the first point of contact for day-to-day people matters — from end to end recruitment support and onboarding, data and insights, policy advice, process improvement, offboarding, and performance and development advice.
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, problem-solving and working collaboratively. You’ll also play a key role in improving processes and practices that create a more consistent and positive experience for our people.
This is a full-time temporary position based at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South, available for 18 months until March 2027. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353 to $107,416 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Proven ability to partner effectively and build trusted relationships with leaders and employees across a diverse organisation.
- A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, industrial instruments, and internal policies to provide clear, consistent advice.
- Sound planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to take a coaching approach to support and build leader capability in people management.
- Experience handling sensitive people matters with empathy, confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- A resilient, flexible mindset — comfortable working through complexity and change.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button.
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may closed earlier than the anticipated closing date.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Kymbat Mavlianova at Kymbat.Mavlianova@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8164.
Apply By: Monday 21 July 2025 5.30pm
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
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Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
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