Principal Advisor People & Culture

About the Business

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt. 

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of four (4) Departments: Executive Services, Liveability, Finance & Corporate, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees. 

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing. 

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have a adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnet Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce.  This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. 

About the Region

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

• Based in Kingaroy
• Maximum Term (Up to 12 Months) Full Time 
• $90K - $105K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking an advisor to provide advice and guidance on human resources activities including but not limited to recruitment and selection, training/development, performance/grievance management and organisational change, as well as interpret policies/procedures and awards/certified agreements. This role will coordinate and monitor daily activities of the team and assist the manager in the development of the branches strategic and operational plans. The successful applicant will have a high level of experience in a human resources environment, overseeing multiple functions, and maintaining confidentiality, with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a human resources or similar discipline at
  Diploma level or above
• Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certification (White
  Card)

Desirable Qualifications 

• Membership of an appropriate professional association, e.g. AHRI

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• High level of experience in a human resources environment with the proven ability to research and analyse human resource issues and provide appropriate advice. 
• Demonstrated award interpretation skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including working knowledge of employment related legislation/ Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy including sound initiative and judgment when assisting with sensitive people issues.
• Experience overseeing multiple functions within HR as well as the supervision of staff (i.e. undertaking performance reviews, encouraging team performance, addressing/resolving issues). 
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels.

Lodging your application

Please make sure your application includes:

• A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
• Current resume.
• Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.

Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/ tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/ attachment.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 03 May 2024

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.