Senior Officer Human Resources

LO-GO Appointments; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% employer superannuation

Salary increase 4.25% May 2027

Job summary

LO-GO Appointments is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Officer for a well-established regional local government organisation in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. The role provides professional HR advice across a broad range of functions including workforce initiatives, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, industrial relations and organisational development.

You will collaborate with Directorate Managers, Supervisors and employees, supporting both corporate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a HR generalist role.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change, continuous improvement initiatives and policy development.
• Strong investigation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills including the ability to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or Local Government experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice across a broad range of HR functions, including workforce initiatives, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, industrial relations and organisational development.
• Work closely with Directorate Managers, Supervisors and employees, offering support to corporate and operational teams.
• Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, using sound judgement rather than a rigid approach.
• Engage with a diverse outdoor and operational workforce and build strong relationships at all levels.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment & onboarding

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Local Government experience (highly regarded)

Job description

A well-established regional local government organisation in the Wide Bay-Burnett region is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Officer to join its team.

Working as part of a supportive HR team, you will provide professional human resources advice across a broad range of HR functions, including workforce initiatives, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, industrial relations and organisational development.

You will work closely with your Directorate Managers, Supervisors and employees, providing support to both corporate and operational teams. The successful candidate will be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to consider individual circumstances and apply sound judgement rather than taking a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach. You will be comfortable engaging with a diverse outdoor and operational workforce and understand the importance of building strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in a HR generalist role.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change, continuous improvement initiatives and policy development.
• Strong investigation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills including the ability to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or Local Government experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary.
• 15% employer superannuation contribution.
• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Further 4.25% salary increase scheduled for May 2027 under the Certified Agreement.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

For further information, please contact LO-GO Appointments on 07 5477 5*** or email *****@logoapp.com.au