The HR Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of a small senior leadership team supporting Council’s operations. This hands-on role is supported by a HR Officer and coordinates all aspects of our employment processes.

*This position is residential based on Mornington Island

Key responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, including ongoing compliance, review and employee awareness activities.
• Advise and support leaders in managing the performance and development of their employees.
• Coordinate performance review, remuneration review and other cyclical activities.
• Recruitment of senior roles and oversight of all recruitment activities. Provide creative ideas for attraction and retention.
• Develop and produce HR reporting to support Council decisions.
• Participate in strategic planning activities, advising on legislative landscape, workforce planning, skills development initiatives and other key factors.
• Manage the systems and processes to support leave management, employee travel entitlements, training and development and employee records management.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Human Resources role.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and Awards, and their interpretation and application.
• Experience working and living in remote localities.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential and previous experience working in a local government will be highly regarded.

Benefits and perks

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 2 return flights per year to either Townsville, Mount Isa or Cairns.
• Subsidised housing and relocation
• 12% contribution to superannuation

To apply, please forward a cover letter addressing the job criteria and your CV to hr@mornington.qld.gov.au or online via Seek HERE.