- Actively promote Council and its policies to the community.
- Develop and maintain Human Resources policies, procedures and guidelines in compliance with relevant industrial instruments and contemporary HR practises.
- Develop and maintain position descriptions for all roles in the organisation
- Manage the recruitment and selection processes
- Develop a workforce development plan that enables achievement of Council aims and objectives.
- Develop a training and development plan
- Contribute to development of HR strategic and operational plan and HR budget.
- Support staff in seeking opportunities for education and training both on the job and through formal training courses.
- Develop a mentoring and coaching program to encourage staff to learn on the job.
- Manage all grievance processes to ensure that grievances are dealt with effectively and in accordance with all policies, procedures and legal requirements.
- Provide advice to the Council, CEO and Directors on the interpretation and implementation of all industrial instruments that regulate council’s workforce.
- In conjunction with payroll and the Finance Manager manage onboarding and exiting of staff from the Council.
- Overall management of Council’s employee performance management and probation reviews.
- Experience in successfully communicating, negotiating and interacting with Aboriginal people and demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs.
- Proven ability to develop effective and inclusive relations with Indigenous and / or diverse communities and stakeholder groups in a way that recognises their diversity and cultural values, and at the same time aligning with organisational and community values
- Tertiary Qualification in HRM, AHRI Certification or equivalent experience in Human Resources.
- A minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake operational generalist HR duties plus provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management.
- A sound understanding of the training and development including apprenticeships, traineeships, funding and Job Service Agencies.
- An ability to understand and interpret legislation and develop and interpret industrial instruments.
- A salary of $115,000 to $125,000 depending on qualifications and experience plus superannuation
- Locality Allowance
- Mobile phone
- Subsidised accommodation provided
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
- Flights to Cairns from Aurukun in accordance with council policy
- Isolation Leave in accordance with council policy
- Relocation expenses in accordance with council policy
- Access to our Employee Access Program (EAP)
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 04 April 2024
- Expected salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year