Human Resources Business Partner

Banana Shire Council; Gladstone Regional, Rockhampton Regional; À distance; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Banana Shire Council is seeking an experienced HR professional to assist with development, implementation and maintenance of professional human resource management services that support and enhance business performance. Applicants will provide advice on industrial relations, recruitment, policy development and HR initiatives.

Based in Central Queensland, this role requires a Diploma in HR Management or significant relevant experience, a current Queensland C class licence, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resources Management or significant relevant experience.
• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence (minimum provisional).
• Experience in Human Resources within a Local Government setting is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide advice on industrial relations matters including awards and agreements.
• Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes and support HR Manager.
• Undertake investigations into disciplinary and other HR matters.
• Develop and review position descriptions with supervisors.
• Coordinate probationary and performance review processes.
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policies and systems.
• Prepare routine correspondence, agendas and minutes as required.

Connaissances

HR policy guidance

Confidentiality & integrity

Oral & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Employment legislation knowledge

EEO & WHS understanding

Formation

Diploma in HR Management or equivalent experience

Description du poste

The Opportunity

Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of professional human resource management services, which support and enhance business performance.

About Us

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice to the CEO, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and employees on industrial relations matters including Awards and Agreements, liaising with Union Representatives as required
• Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process Provide support and assistance to the Human Resources Manager
• Undertake investigations into disciplinary and other industrial relations matters
• Undertake job analysis and job design
• Develop and review Position Descriptions in liaison with supervisors
• Coordinate requests for reclassifications
• Coordinate the Probationary and Annual Performance Review processes Coordinate the Corporate Uniform process
• Regularly review Council's organisational and departmental structures in liaison with key stakeholders
• Develop, maintain and conduct Council's Induction Program
• Develop and review systems for recording and reporting on HR statistics and HR Quality Systems
• Undertake research, provide recommendations and implement contemporary human resource management issues
• Assist with the development, implementation and review of HR policies, procedures and systems
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects
• Coordinate the Annual Service and Achievement Awards
• Relieve in other positions within the Section as required
• Assist in the development and implementation of Council's Human Resources Strategic and Operational Plans and associated reporting requirements
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the sections budget
• Assist in the Enterprise Negotiation process, as required
• Prepare routine correspondence, agendas and minutes and undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position
• Prepare and process financial transactions and related correspondence
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Diploma Human Resources Management, or significant relevant experience
• Current Queensland 'C' class driver's licence (minimum provisional licence).

Desirable

• Experience in Human Resources within a Local Government setting

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Good understanding of Human Resource Management practices and principles, including the ability to provide advice and support in relation to Human Resource Management policies and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity and to exercise sound initiative and judgement when assisting with sensitive people issues.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, together with excellent customer service skills.
• High level of keyboard and computer skills including working knowledge of the MS Office Suite of programs.
• Working knowledge of employment related legislation.
• Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Applications close: 20 October 2026