People Experience Partner

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Work type: Temporary Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: HR, OHS, L&D

About the role 

Are you ready to make a real impact every day by delivering practical, people-focused HR support?

We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time People Experience (PX) Partner to join our People, Culture and Development (PCD) team until early March 2027.

Reporting to the Senior People Experience Partner, you’ll play a key role in shaping positive employee experiences by providing timely, customer-focused advice and support across the full employee lifecycle. Your primary focus will be building strong, trusted partnerships with leaders to achieve great outcomes for employees, teams, and the wider organisation.

With guidance from the Senior People Experience Partner, you’ll contribute across a broad range of people matters, including:

  • End-to-end recruitment and onboarding support
  • Reporting and data insights
  • Policy advice and interpretation
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Offboarding support

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your HR expertise to a dynamic team and make a meaningful difference every day.

This is a temporary full time parental leave cover position (until March 2027) based at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you'll bring to the role  

  • Tertiary qualification in HR or related field, with relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, legislation, and industrial agreements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve complex issues with empathy.
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (PageUp/Chris21 preferred).
  • Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

How to apply  

 

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:00pm on Sunday 18th January 2026. 

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 Ashu Robinson, Senior People Experience Partner, at ashu.robinson@knox.vic.gov.au.

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 close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

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

Inherent requirements

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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. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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