Senior HR Advisor — Remote Regional Impact

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Cairns Regional; On-site; 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

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.