Senior Officer Human Resources

• A varied and challenging role as you will be responsible for providing specialist advice and assistance on a range of HR matters.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $109,110, plus up to 15% 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  

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $109,110, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 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. 

Be a trusted HR business partner. Influence outcomes. Shape the employee experience.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on variety, values strong stakeholder relationships, and enjoys partnering with leaders to achieve business outcomes?

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a Senior Officer Human Resources to join our People and Culture team and play a key role in delivering contemporary people solutions across the organisation.

Working within our Human Resources Business Partner Framework, you will be the dedicated HR business partner to allocated Directorates/Branches, providing expert advice, and support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a true generalist HR role, offering exposure to a diverse range of workforce matters and organisational projects.

About the role

As a Senior Officer Human Resources, you will work closely with leaders to build capability, foster positive workplace cultures and deliver practical people solutions that support operational success.

You will be the first point of contact for your customer groups, partnering with managers and employees across a broad range of human resources, employee relations and industrial relations matters.

No two days are the same. One day you may be supporting leaders through performance conversations, the next facilitating complex workplace investigations, analysing workforce trends, supporting organisational change initiatives or contributing to policy development.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to allocated Directorates/Branches.
• Providing expert advice on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and workforce engagement.
• Managing complex employee relations matters, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Supporting leaders to build capability and confidence in people management.
• Interpreting and applying employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and HR policies.
• Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement.
• Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and best-practice people solutions.
• Driving a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who combines technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills who enjoys working collaboratively, influencing outcomes and finding practical solutions to complex workplace challenges.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Qualifications (or active enrolment) in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline, or a minimum of five years' relevant experience in a human resources generalist role essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in human resources, employee relations and industrial relations, including the application of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Highly developed investigation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive workplace matters.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to coach, advise and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change, continuous improvement initiatives and policy development, ensuring successful implementation and communication of outcomes.

Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within required timeframes

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/ten 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 15 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 5th July 2026 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.