HR - Staff Development Liaison Officer
Job No:
30946
Location:
Roma, QLD
- Are you ready for the next step in your Human Resources career?
- If your answer is Yes, Maranoa Regional Council has a fast-paced, varied role with great leadership potential!
- With an Annual Salary of $64,383 enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 5 weeks annual leave and a monthly RDO within this family-friendly workplace!
- Relocation assistance up to $2,500 available for the right applicant!
About Maranoa Regional Council
Maranoa Regional Council provides day-to-day services needed by the community, and is responsible for issues that directly affect residents' daily lives. Council is committed to striving to meet the needs of ratepayers, residents and clients in a professional and ethical manner with courteous and efficient service.
Maranoa Regional Council's mission is for the region to be an attractive, prosperous and hospitable community. Consistent with this mission, Council focuses on:
- Community leadership;
- Efficient and effective Corporate Management;
- Workplace productivity;
- Infrastructure development;
- Provision of recreational facilities;
- Facilitation of industrial growth; and
- Provision of environmental and community services.
About the Region
The Maranoa Region is located in south west Queensland approximately 480km west of the state capital of Brisbane. Covering an area of 58,830sq km and home for approximately 13,000 people, the region maintains a proud and productive rural industry which in more recent years has been complimented with industrial expansion in the energy and tourism sectors.
Roma, a vibrant and thriving Queensland country town, is home to the rich oil and gas industry. Roma has many strong performing value added industries, a comprehensive public service sector and diversified retail and service businesses.
About the Opportunity
Maranoa Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated HR - Staff Development Liaison Officer to join their friendly and dynamic team in Roma on a full time basis.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and working with a small but energetic human resources team, this varied role will see you take a leadership role by undertaking the key responsibilities and implementing strategies that will enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
The key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):
- Lead the HR Team in the absence of the HR Manager;
- Lead and coordinate Council’s Leadership Mentoring Program;
- As the Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Officer oversee and manage Council’s public interest disclosure program;
- Oversee and analyse Council’s annual Employee Attitude Survey;
- Establish, encourage and monitor employee communication networks, e.g., newsletters, committees and working groups;
- Manage the activities in Council’s Employee Assistance Program;
- Evaluate staff development programs and monitor overall program outcomes against key objectives;
- Provide support and guidance to employees and managers to integrate learning and development values and principles; and
- Assist management and employees with Conflict/Dispute Resolution.
To succeed in this role you will possess tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a similar discipline, with demonstrated experience in contemporary human resource management practices. You should be skilled in identifying process deficiencies, developing improvements, documenting recommendations, and implementing smarter and more effective ways of providing better services to employees and the organisation. You will also need a sound understanding of internal communication network strategies such as employee newsletters and functions of employee/management committees.
To be considered, you will possess the ability to effectively communicate with employees from all levels of the organisation. Essential skills are proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, highly developed research, analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
For further information or a copy of the Position Description contact Donald Wells or Roselee Steers on 1300 007 662 or email recruitment@maranoa.qld.gov.au.
About the Benefits
This enjoyable and satisfying role offers plenty of task variety and autonomy. You will also join a friendly team and a family friendly workplace which has an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll enjoy 5 weeks annual leave as well as a Rostered Day Off every month!
Ongoing training will be provided in the form of on and off the job training, to ensure you develop your knowledge / skill base.
The successful candidate will enjoy a generous remuneration along with salary sacrifice options and relocation assistance up to $2,500! Working for Maranoa Regional Council will ensure job security and will also provide you with opportunities for advancement based on merit.
This is your chance to secure a government position with great benefits. Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!
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