Senior HR Advisor

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working flexibility

Accommodation arranged

Immediate commencement

Broad senior advisory exposure

Superannuation and allowances

Job summary

Regional Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role offers remote work with preferred onsite participation in Central West Queensland and accommodation arranged if onsite attendance is required.

You will partner with Council leaders to resolve workplace matters, support managers with awards and legislation, and drive HR practices across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Senior HR generalist or advisor experience
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and awards
• Strong employee relations and case management
• Ability to communicate complex employment matters clearly
• Availability to commence promptly and commit to the term
• HR qualification highly regarded
• Public sector or Local Government experience valued

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on employee relations, performance and workplace matters
• Support managers to interpret awards, legislation, policies and employment conditions
• Manage workplace issues with professionalism, fairness and confidentiality
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, templates and resources
• Guide leaders through performance development and employee support processes
• Maintain accurate case records and HR documentation
• Identify people-related risks and propose solutions
• Contribute to priority HR projects during the contract

Skills

Senior HR advisory

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

HR-related qualification

Job description

$102,469 - $112,351 a year

Permanent

Remote

Hybrid

A Regional Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide practical, responsive support across its workforce.

This six-month fixed-term contract can be undertaken remotely, although onsite participation in Central West Queensland is preferred where possible. Accommodation can be arranged for the successful candidate if working onsite.

You will partner with leaders and employees to resolve workplace matters, strengthen HR practices and keep priority people initiatives moving.

What's On Offer

• Base salary of $102,468.60–$112,351.20 per annum, pro rata for the six-month term
• Superannuation and relevant allowances
• Remote working flexibility
• Accommodation arranged where onsite attendance is agreed
• Immediate commencement
• Broad senior advisory exposure within a Regional Council

About the Role

Working closely with Council leaders, you will provide sound and timely advice across operational and strategic HR matters.

• Provide practical advice on employee relations, performance and workplace matters
• Support managers to interpret awards, legislation, policies and employment conditions
• Manage workplace issues with professionalism, fairness and confidentiality
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, templates and supporting resources
• Guide leaders through performance development and employee support processes
• Maintain accurate case records, correspondence and HR documentation
• Identify people-related risks and recommend practical solutions
• Contribute to priority HR projects throughout the contract period

About You

You will be a confident HR generalist who can quickly understand an organisation, build credibility and provide balanced advice.

• Demonstrated experience in a senior HR advisory or comparable generalist role
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards and contemporary HR practice
• Strong employee relations, case management and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex employment matters in clear and practical terms
• Confidence working independently while maintaining strong relationships remotelyWell-developed judgement, discretion and attention to detail
• Availability to commence promptly and contribute for the full contract term
• A relevant qualification in human resources, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Previous Local Government or public sector experience will be highly regarded