Human Resources Business Partner (Parental Leave Contract)

About the role

Are you a qualified and experienced HR professional wanting to broaden your HR experience in a diverse, community focused organisation?  If so, we want to hear from you!

Bathurst Regional Council plays a critical role in supporting and enabling the Bathurst community through providing essential and community services, and the development of Bathurst as commercial centre.

As a community focused but commercial organisation, we offer attractive work-life balance, meaningful professional development, and the opportunity to work in an experienced and diverse team to make a tangible difference to your community.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR team in a 12 month contract, and play a vital role in supporting and enabling our community focused organisation.  

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a critical role in partnering with people leaders and functions across Council. This role works closely with people leaders and other members of the HR team to provide guidance, coaching and advice on job design, ER solutions, diversity, work health and safety, well being, remuneration. 

This role contributes to the effective management of the Council workforce, ensuring the application of appropriate legislation (Local Government (State) Award), relevant agreements and Council policies, and will also contribute heavily to the design and delivery of critical HR projects.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, have strong capabilities around facilitating change, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced diverse environment.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, providing proactive and flexible service and support to stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop and maintain successful relationships at all levels across the organisation
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse information and formulate pragmatic solutions to meet business requirements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate Awards & Council policies and other applicable regulations
• Demonstrated ability to use coaching skills to influence adoption of good human resource practices
• Demonstrated ability to carry out multiple HR projects and achieve set goals within the required time frame
• A current NSW Class C Drivers Licence

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership 
• Employee education assistance 
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program  

This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $97,645 to $102,588 pa (dependent on skills and experience) + superannuation   

Position Status: Full-time, Fixed Term Parental Leave Contract (up to 12 months) 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, with an RDO every third week. 

Application closing date: Sunday, 20 October 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: For additional information regarding the role, please contact Zali Rogers, Manager Human Resources on 02 6333 6255

Position Description: For a copy of the position description, please email careers@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.