Human Resources Project Officer

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking a highly organised Human Resources Project Officer to drive the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures. You will coordinate projects, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

The role focuses on supporting HR priorities, change initiatives, and the delivery of resources and guidance for staff.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in business, HR, project management or a related discipline.
• Experience in HR, project administration or business support.
• Ability to support project planning, coordination, monitoring and delivery.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, procedures and compliance.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining HR policies, forms and intranet content.
• High-level computer literacy and ability to prepare clear project documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, systems and resources to meet legislative and organisational requirements.
• Support delivery of HR priorities and change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communication, research, reporting and project coordination.
• Contribute to policy development, updates and staff resources for intranet content and reference materials.
• Prepare clear, accurate project documentation and reports for stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence and gain buy-in through collaborative relationships.

Skills

HR policies

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation knowledge

Written communication

Policy development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business/HR/PM

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Policy management systems

Job description

Salary Range: $94,992.79 - $100,358.57 pro-rata per annum

Position Type: Full Time Maximum Term to April 2027

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a highly organised professional with a passion for projects, people, and continuous improvement?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Project Officer to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Human Resources Project Officer, you will contribute to the development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, systems, resources, and practices to ensure compliance with legislative, industrial, and organisational requirements. You will also support the successful delivery of HR priorities and change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communication, research, reporting, analysis, and project coordination activities.

What We Are Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, human resources, project management or a related discipline; and/or demonstrated relevant experience in HR, project administration or business support.
• Demonstrated ability to support project planning, coordination, monitoring and delivery in accordance with agreed project plans, schedules and timeframes.
• Sound knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, relevant employment legislation, industrial instruments, HR policies, procedures and compliance requirements, and apply this knowledge in a practical workplace context.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, developing, updating and maintaining HR policies, procedures, forms, templates, employment documentation, intranet content and supporting resources.
• High-level computer literacy and ability to prepare clear, accurate and written materials, including project documentation, reports, communications, correspondence and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and gain stakeholder buy-in through effective communication, collaboration and relationship management.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to projects that improve employee experience, strengthen compliance and enhance the delivery of HR services across the organisation.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: [phone]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council