Senior Hr Business Partner

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Large employer with values

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Fortnightly pay

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with senior leadership and employees, driving HR strategies aligned with organisational goals. You will advise on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning while ensuring policy compliance and effective issue resolution.

The role requires a proactive partner who can translate data into actionable insights, support workforce initiatives, and champion engagement across a large

Qualifications

• Lead and partner with senior leaders to develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to implement HR initiatives that meet business goals.
• Advise on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Coach leaders on employee relations issues and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyse HR data to inform decisions and improve workforce outcomes.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Talent management

Succession planning

Employee relations

HR metrics

Employee engagement

Retention

Job description

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $107,154 - $111,619 pro rata per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Human Resource Business Partner (SHRBP) to join our team at Council.

As an advisor and trusted partner to senior leadership and employees, you will play a pivotal role in aligning human resource initiatives with the organisation's goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to drive meaningful change and contribute to a thriving workplace.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What We’re Looking for

• An experienced Senior HR Business Partner who can collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to provide expert advice on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Someone who can act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment laws and policy & procedures.
• Ability to Analyse HR metrics and trends to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Passionate person with a positive personality to drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs.

Application criteria

• Demonstrated experience providing contemporary HR business partnering support to operational leaders within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying employment legislation, enterprise agreements, policies, and procedures to manage organisational risk and support decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, and organisational change.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships and coach leaders to achieve people and organisational outcomes.

Applications Close: Monday 16 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)