Human Resources Business Partner

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for partnering with business units to drive organisational success? Join us as a Human Resources Business Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping our workplace, supporting leaders, and delivering impactful HR initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager Organisational Strategy and People, this role partners with designated business units to provide HR expertise that aligns with Council’s goals. You will work closely with business units to deliver HR guidance that directly supports divisional objectives and aligns with Council’s broader strategic goals.

By partnering strategically, you will ensure that HR initiatives are tailored to the specific needs of each unit, contributing to an integrated and cohesive organisational approach.

A vital aspect of this role is acting as a bridge between HR and the divisions, facilitating clear and reliable communication. You will provide consistent advice, ensuring that both HR policies and divisional goals are understood and well-integrated to help achieve desired outcomes across the organisation.

What you'll bring

To excel in this role, you will bring a strategic mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to HR management. You should have the ability to influence at all levels and make evidence-based decisions using HR metrics. 

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $105,000 p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 December 2024 at 11.30 pm.

*Please note applications will be assessed in early January 2025 and interviews will be held mid-January 2025 (Zoom option available)*

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For a confidential discussion please contact Natalie Henderson, Acting Chief Strategy and Performance Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. Natalie can be reached on 0432 591 659 or at Natalie.Henderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

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• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.