Remote HR Officer: Build People Practices in Community

McArthur; Napranum Aboriginal Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Relocation assistance

Motor vehicle (provided if required)

Job summary

Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a hands-on HR Officer to strengthen its people practices in a remote community. You will refresh policies, lead inductions, and improve workforce reporting while handling recruitment, development, performance, and industrial relations matters.

You will work closely with the CEO and HR Administration Officer to deliver practical guidance, training coordination, and monthly workforce statistics for management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Refresh policies and procedures to modern standards.
• Revitalise inductions and improve workforce reporting.
• Manage recruitment, employee development, and performance reviews.
• Handle disciplinary and industrial relations matters per legislation.
• Provide clear advice and accurate reports to support managers.

Responsibilities

• Guide managers through employee matters and training activities.
• Prepare monthly workforce statistics and executive briefings.
• Turn HR requirements into clear, actionable processes.
• Communicate with Mayor, Councillors, CEO, and staff to ensure alignment.
• Balance daily enquiries with improvement work in a small HR team.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Organisation

IR experience

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a hands-on HR Officer to strengthen its people practices in a remote community. You will refresh policies, lead inductions, and improve workforce reporting while handling recruitment, development, performance, and industrial relations matters.

You will work closely with the CEO and HR Administration Officer to deliver practical guidance, training coordination, and monthly workforce statistics for management decision-making.