10212 Human Resources Officer
Job No:
CHR1021
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: People, Safety & Legal
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $79,100.66 - $90,905.84 per annum + superannuation (Salary increase of 5% from 1st July 2025)
Are you an experienced HR all-rounder with excellent time management and attention to detail?
We have an exciting opportunity an experienced HR Officer to join our amazing team at Central Highlands Regional Council!
The HR Officer will provide support to the Coordinator Human Resources to provide a high level of customer service and advice to stakeholders in regard to the organisational management system, research and preparing analytical reporting, assisting with industrial relations investigations, administration and providing advice in relation to employee support services. This role will also coordinate and oversee the general employee induction for new employees.
In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:
- Maintain council’s Technology One, One Council system and other council systems for the Human Resources team, keeping data up to date, filed appropriately, delivering reports as requested and ensuring the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Provide employees with advice and guidance in relation to their employment terms and conditions. Administer processes to ensure employees receive entitlements as per the certified agreement and applicable awards including corporate memberships, tool allowances, flexible working arrangements, changes to terms and conditions of employment, resignations, maternity leave and any other entitlements applicable.
- Coordinate and oversee the general employee induction for new employees.
- Take a continuous improvement approach to evaluate the effectiveness of human resource processes and Technology One system from a people perspective, implementing improvements where necessary to provide a high-quality experience for all internal and external customers, ensuring processes are documents and available for stakeholder and audit purposes.
- Maintaining a high level of professional engagement with internal and external customers, providing timely, accurate and consistent advice to support customer service excellence.
- Support the human resources team in providing relevant analytics for the purposes of reporting. Assist coordination of human resource team projects e.g. position description reviews, annual performance appraisals, probation reviews.
- Provide assistance and support to the Senior HR Advisors in relation to industrial and employment related issues. Provide routine policy and procedural advice to all levels of council under the guidance of human resources leadership team.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
- Previous experience working in a human resource environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current employment and industrial relations legislation, relevant awards and industrial instruments e.g. certified agreements.
- High level of diplomacy, confidentiality and customer service skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Experience working within a HRIS
- Intermediate level competence in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical Assessment
- Reference checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 26 May 2025 at 8am.