Human Resources Business Partner (Parental Leave Contract)

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a qualified and experienced HR professional to broaden their HR experience within a diverse, community-focused organisation. The HR Business Partner will partner with people leaders across Council, providing guidance on job design, ER solutions, diversity, WHS, wellbeing, remuneration and HR projects.

You'll need strong change management, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player but also able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply Awards & Council policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated coaching skills to influence HR practices.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out multiple HR projects within time frames.
• A current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with people leaders and functions across Council to provide guidance, coaching and advice on job design, ER solutions, diversity, WHS, wellbeing and remuneration.
• Contribute to design and delivery of critical HR projects.
• Facilitate change and engage stakeholders to drive adoption of HR practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Coaching skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources management or related field

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

Are you a qualified and experienced HR professional wanting to broaden your HR experience in a diverse, community focused organisation? If so, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

Are you a qualified and experienced HR professional wanting to broaden your HR experience in a diverse, community focused organisation? If so, we want to hear from you!

Bathurst Regional Council plays a critical role in supporting and enabling the Bathurst community through providing essential and community services, and the development of Bathurst as commercial centre.

As a community focused but commercial organisation, we offer attractive work-life balance, meaningful professional development, and the opportunity to work in an experienced and diverse team to make a tangible difference to your community.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR team in a 12 month contract, and play a vital role in supporting and enabling our community focused organisation.

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a critical role in partnering with people leaders and functions across Council. This role works closely with people leaders and other members of the HR team to provide guidance, coaching and advice on job design, ER solutions, diversity, work health and safety, well being, remuneration.

This role contributes to the effective management of the Council workforce, ensuring the application of appropriate legislation (Local Government (State) Award), relevant agreements and Council policies, and will also contribute heavily to the design and delivery of critical HR projects.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have strong capabilities around facilitating change, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced diverse environment.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, providing proactive and flexible service and support to stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop and maintain successful relationships at all levels across the organisation
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse information and formulate pragmatic solutions to meet business requirements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate Awards & Council policies and other applicable regulations
• Demonstrated ability to use coaching skills to influence adoption of good human resource practices
• Demonstrated ability to carry out multiple HR projects and achieve set goals within the required time frame
• A current NSW Class C Drivers Licence

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,956.10 to $2,055.06 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Maximum Term - Parental Leave

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:45 pm - 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 11.30 pm

Contact Officer: Zali Rogers- Manager Human Resources - 02 6333 6255

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Employment is subject to relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Working with Children Check where required.