Business Partner - Organisational Develop & Performance

• Bannockburn location – perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)
• Fixed-term, full time role until January 2027 
• Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. 

We have fixed term (parental leave cover) opportunity in the Organisational Development & Performance space. 

The role is responsible for:

• Organisational and performance reporting including the Council Plan and other key Local Government reporting requirements.
• Leading the business and service planning initiatives, including coordinating the rollout of Council’s newly developed frameworks.
• Align annual Individual Performance Plans to the Department Service Plan and Department Workplan.
• Employee engagement survey design and facilitation, data interpretation and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Support other key organisational initiatives such as the Workforce Plan.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Business/Organisational Development or related area OR demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic organisational plans, strategies, policies and performance reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and projects and implement across the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to conduct influential, well-articulated oral and written communication, well developed interpersonal skills to be able to present to groups and facilitate engaging workshops.
• Proven track record engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders with different and sometimes competing needs and priorities, to set goals, optimise productivity, and achieve positive results.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to effectively build robust, trusting relationships with senior decision makers and management internally and across all levels of Government.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability and willingness to adapt within an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments 
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff 
• Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)
• Generous leave entitlements including but not limited: 
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchased leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Volunteer leave
  • Reproductive leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Higher than NES Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Tahlia Homes, Manager People & Performance on 03 5220 7***.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role!  To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to any end date advertised.

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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. Please contact our People & Culture team at ***************@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2026 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.