Hr Advisor - Projects

the original; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses + Professional Dev

Flexible work arrangements with Flexi

Discount on gym membership

EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking an HR Advisor - Projects to drive strategic HR initiatives alongside daily operations. This project-focused role will plan, execute, and evaluate HR programs, including a salary system review and HRIS implementation.

You will provide specialist guidance on HR matters, ensure compliance with Local Government Award and Act, and contribute to workforce programs and change planning. A tertiary HR qualification and 3+ years experience are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.
• Return to Work Coordinator Training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, coaching and support to managers and staff on Industrial and Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary matters, performance management, workplace conflict and industrial relations issues.
• Ensure all HR recommendations, practices and processes comply with the Local Government Award, Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• Lead and coordinate People and Wellbeing projects, ensuring effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, communication, change management, training and documentation.
• Provide regular reporting to management on all People and Wellbeing project delivery.
• Develop, review and implement People and Wellbeing policies, protocols and procedures, conducting research and recommending best-practice improvements to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to workforce programs, continuous improvement initiatives, service reviews, working groups and change planning activities to support organisational performance and employee engagement.

Skills

Industrial relations

Coaching

Reporting

Education

HR Management degree

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Return to Work Coordinator Training

Job description

About the position

The HR Advisor - Projects drives and implements strategic human resource initiatives alongside daily operations. This project-focused role plans, executes, and evaluates targeted HR programs, requiring strong cross-functional coordination, analytical skills, and change management expertise. This role would primarily contribute to a salary system review project, HRIS implementation and rollout and policy / procedure reviews.

This position will also provide specialist advice, guidance and solutions across the organisation relating to all facets of Human Resources matters in accordance with relevant legislation, the Local Government (State) Award, the Local Government Act and Muswellbrook Shire Council’s values, policies and procedures. This position will also be required to ensure accuracy of HRIS systems and provide recommendations to improve employee lifecycle activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice, coaching and support to managers and staff on Industrial and Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary matters, performance management, workplace conflict and industrial relations issues.
• Ensure all Human Resource and Employee Relations recommendations, practices and processes comply with the Local Government Award, Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• Lead and coordinate People and Wellbeing projects, ensuring effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, communication, change management, training and documentation.
• Provide regular reporting to management on all People and Wellbeing project delivery.
• Develop, review and implement People and Wellbeing policies, protocols and procedures, conducting research and recommending best-practice improvements to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to workforce programs, continuous improvement initiatives, service reviews, working groups and change planning activities to support organisational performance and employee engagement.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management and minimum 3 years’ experience. (or related equivalent qualification and/or experience).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Return to Work Coordinator Training (desirable).

What we offer

• Temporary, full-time position, working 35 hours per week for a period of 12 months.
• Salary from $90,802 to $96,232 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

Further information and to apply

• Applications close on 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm.