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Overview Join to apply for the People Experience Partner role at Knox City Council . This is a temporary full-time People Experience (PX) Partner position within the People, Culture and Development (PCD) team until early March 2027. Reporting to the Senior People Experience Partner, you will provide timely, customer-focused advice and support across the full employee lifecycle and build trusted partnerships with leaders to achieve positive outcomes for employees, teams and the organisation. Key responsibilities include: End-to-end recruitment and onboarding support Reporting and data insights Policy advice and interpretation Process improvement initiatives Offboarding support 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. 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 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 To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX 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. 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. Follow us For more information about Knox City Council and to stay up to date, follow us on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr