Senior Officer Human Resources - Fixed Term

• A varied and challenging role as the advisor roles are vital in supporting the organisation in HR activities.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Senior Officer Human Resources - Fixed Term (12months)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the People & Culture team for a fulltime fixed term position for 12 months. The Senior Officer Human Resources is a dedicated partner with an allocated Directorate/s of the organisation, providing professional generalist HR guidance and support with the objective of adding value to the business through the implementation of Council’s HR Strategy and department business plan objectives. The Advisor roles are vital in supporting the organisation in HR activities and would be the first point of contact for the relevant Directorate in managing the resolution of all generalist HR areas; brokering HR services and providing employee support.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Qualifications or active enrolment in human resources, industrial relations or related discipline. Or minimum 2 years’ experience operating in a human resources generalist role.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret industrial instruments and provide accurate and timely     workplace and industrial law advice to key stakeholders as required.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong productive working relationships, operating within a business partnering model.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Provide specialist advice and assistance on a range of HR matters including (but not limited too); recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee and industrial relations and engagement of the workforce.
• Conduct complex investigations and disciplinary meetings ensuring due process.
• In conjunction with line manager, drive the people processes (performance, development and    career) to support employees to achieve levels of performance and capabilities required to meet current and future standards.
• Monitor, interpret and implement all new and revised legislation relating to IR/ER.
• Present HR Metrics to the relevant Directorate/s offering analysis and guidance on areas of focus.
• In conjunction with the Senior Advisor and/or Manager, plan and implement changes required including developments to policy and procedure, ensuring significant changes are communicated to the organisation.
• Foster an engaged, enabled and empowered culture to ensure Line Managers are able to be as self-sufficient as possible when managing their teams.
• Coordinate, develop and promote feedback for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.
• Drive the determined projects/portfolios to ensure a continuous improvement approach, including encouraging participation in functions and cross-functional initiatives.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Human Resources, Rowena Chapman on 07-5481 0687 or email rowena.chapman@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight / flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 20th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.