Address- Salary up to $135,000 per annum plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle or a vehicle allowance
- Excellent work / life balance with a fortnightly RDO and a potential to work from home up to two days per week
- Play a key role in supporting our people and creating a culture of excellence
About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience and we are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
About the role
Do you have the ability to relate to people at all levels? Are you committed to creating a positive people focused and business outcomes driven culture? We are looking for an experienced Human Resources professional to join our refreshed organisation focused on growing, adapting and improving.
Reporting to the Manager of People, Safety and Performance, as the Human Resources Coordinator (Team Leader), you will play a key role in supporting our people in the delivery of best practice Human Resources services including employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee engagement and wellbeing and learning and development.
You will lead and develop the capability of a small team of high-performing HR professionals.
About you
We are looking for someone with leadership capabilities, a strong knowledge of HR legislation and the ability to partner with key stakeholders at all levels to achieve business outcomes. You will have a positive can-do attitude and:
- Degree qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
- Ability to lead and develop team members and create a positive people focused and business outcomes driven culture.
- Demonstrated experience and sound understanding of the legislative and industrial framework that applies to Human Resources management.
- Proven ability to deliver people focused initiatives and services that drive engagement including employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee wellbeing and engagement and learning and development.
- Effective collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to engage and partner with key stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
- Ability to relate to and communicate with people at all levels to navigate complex change initiatives, drive engagement and achieve a positive workplace culture.
- Commitment to transparent, people focused and data driven decision making and with a proven ability to provide advice that is timely, respectful and fair.
- Drivers licence.
Please refer to the Position Description to view the complete list of essential and desirable criteria.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
- Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
- Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality learning and development opportunities
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Eva Leszczynska, Manager People Safety & Performance on 02 9391 7*** during business hours.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Monday, 27 May 2024
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.
Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
