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Form of work- Full Time Permanent opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
- Bachelor level qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Law or similar relevant qualification.
- LGO 8 ($110,775 - $125,142 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
About the role
This position is accountable to the General Manager People and Culture and will be focused on the needs and aspirations of the Townsville community; growing and managing customer relationships, developing a culture of customer-centricity and personal accountability; and reshaping how we deliver services to maximise value.
This position will drive performance as a trusted consultative Business Partner, support managers to successfully deliver on their people development responsibilities and build internal capability to meet goals, operate efficiently, support change and the workforce, and build a reputation for quality decision-making. This position will also work collaboratively with managers to understand complex business and talent pressures; translate the business strategy into people-focused initiatives; shape and influence business strategy and develop leadership capabilities
About you
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Bachelor level qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Law or similar relevant qualification.
- Extensive experience (7 + years) working in a partnering role within a diverse multi-disciplined organisation.
- Expert knowledge of contemporary human resource/employee relations management practices, interpretation of legislation and industrial instruments and demonstrated ability to apply these to a broad range of HR issues in a complex environment.
- Significant experience operating within a highly unionised workforce and managing complex industrial matters
- Proven ability to educate, influence, coach, mentor and forge strong stakeholder relationships based on the provision of informed, sound advice that builds an environment of trust and respect.
- High level of experience supporting a People and Culture function, whilst developing and mentoring a small team.
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills which effectively deliver strategic advice to a broad customer group.
- High level of personal resilience and self-awareness combined with business and financial acumen.
- Proven ability to model the highest standard of ethical and professional behavior and act with integrity and confidentiality whilst representing council internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to use HRIS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Suite of applications.
- High level of ER case management (including non work-related injuries) experience including utilising systems to record and track cases.
- Experience in role evaluation.
- Current “C” class drivers licence.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm Tuesday7th May 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
