Human Resources Advisor

Shire of Capel; Capel; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Capel is seeking a motivated Human Resources Advisor to enhance people management practices. The successful candidate will provide HR advice across the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, while also fostering a positive workplace culture. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $82,500 per annum and includes benefits such as annual leave loading, superannuation contributions, and a strong focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Investment in career development

Employee benefits program with discounts

Focus on employee well-being and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance processes.
• Demonstrated behavior reflecting honesty, empathy, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of local government or public sector is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and support across the organization.
• Undertake operational HR activities including recruitment and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and organizational policies.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience providing HR advisory services

Sound understanding of employment legislation

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Job Details

Posted: 19/12/2025

Closing Date: 19/01/2026

Job Type: Full Time (Contract)

Location: Capel

Job Category: HR & Recruitement

• Join a collaborative and experienced Human Resources team
• Support fair, consistent and contemporary people management practices
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture

Company Overview

The Shire of Capel is seeking a motivated and capable Human Resources Advisor to join our Organisational Development team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for two years. The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Job Description

As the Human Resources Advisor, you will provide professional, practical HR advice and support across the organisation to enable fair, consistent and contemporary people management practices. Reporting to the Coordinator Human Resources, this role undertakes a broad range of operational HR activities including recruitment, employee relations support, performance development processes, training support and HR policy interpretation. Working under general direction, you will support managers and employees by offering clear guidance, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policies, and contributing to a positive and equitable workplace culture.

Rewards

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19‑day work month
• Two‑year fixed term contract
• Base annual salary $82,500 per annum dependent on skills, experience and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Human Resources Advisor PDF (303KB).

Desired Skills and Experience

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Experience providing HR advisory services across recruitment, employee relations, performance processes and policy interpretation
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, industrial awards and contemporary HR practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Knowledge or experience in local government or the public sector will be highly regarded.

Contact

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Erin Lochhead, Coordinator Human Resources or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.

Applications Close

9.00am on Monday 19 January 2026.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.