Strategic HR Advisor – People & Performance

Cook Shire Council; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cape York lifestyle

5 weeks annual leave

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Cook Shire Council seeks a Human Resources Advisor to join the People, Performance and Safety team in Cooktown. This Full Time, 2 Years Maximum Term role provides trusted HR advice across the organisation and supports recruitment, policy initiatives and employment legislation.

You’ll work in a close-knit regional council, coaching leaders, managing a varied caseload and contributing to a fair, high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary HR qualifications and broad HR experience.
• Experience under Queensland IR framework desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality, discretion and good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to Managers and Supervisors on performance and conduct matters.
• Coach leaders to build capability in people management.
• Interpret employment legislation and policies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment across Council.
• Contribute to HR programs, projects and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with the broader People, Performance and Safety team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Customer-focused approach

Caseload management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline

Job description

Cook Shire Council seeks a Human Resources Advisor to join the People, Performance and Safety team in Cooktown. This Full Time, 2 Years Maximum Term role provides trusted HR advice across the organisation and supports recruitment, policy initiatives and employment legislation.

You’ll work in a close-knit regional council, coaching leaders, managing a varied caseload and contributing to a fair, high-performing workplace.