Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources
Coordinator
Lead a capable HR
team. Deliver our workforce strategy. Shape better people practices across
Council.
- Permanent full-time position – 35 hours
per week - 19-day month with one RDO every four weeks
- Grade N – $4,209.70-$4,737.70 gross per fortnight plus
superannuation - Based in Mudgee, NSW
Mid-Western Regional
Council is seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Human Resources
Coordinator to lead the delivery of contemporary HR services across our diverse
organisation.
Reporting to the
Manager People and Performance, you will lead and develop the Human Resources
team while providing trusted, practical advice to supervisors and managers. You
will also play a key role in achieving the objectives and delivering the priority
actions and projects set out in Council’s Workforce Management Strategy.
This is a hands-on
leadership role combining complex employee relations, team management, policy
development, workforce planning, project delivery and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy
developing people, solving complex workplace issues and turning workforce
strategies into practical outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful
contribution across an organisation employing more than 500 people.
A day in the life
You’ll work across
a broad range of HR priorities, balancing day-to-day operational needs with
project that supports Council’s people and Workforce Management Strategy.
No two days will look the same in this role, you
might start the morning checking in with the HR team and helping to prioritise
current recruitment, employee relations and workforce projects. From there, you
could coach a manager through a performance matter, interpret an industrial
instrument, review an HR procedure or prepare advice on a sensitive workplace
issue.
Your afternoon may involve progressing a
project under Council’s Workforce Management Strategy, consulting with
stakeholders, or reporting on progress and outcomes to the Manager People and
Performance.
You will balance immediate operational needs
with longer-term initiatives that build workforce capability, improve the
employee experience and support Council to achieve its strategic objectives. If you enjoy working with people, solving
problems and being at the centre of a busy and diverse HR environment, this is
a role where you can make a real impact.
About This Role
In this role, you
will:
- Lead,
support and develop the HR team, setting clear priorities and ensuring the
consistent delivery of high-quality HR services; - Drive the
objectives, actions and priority projects set out in Council’s Workforce
Management Strategy, monitoring progress and reporting on outcomes; - Provide
trusted, practical and risk-aware advice to managers on complex employee
relations, performance, disciplinary and workplace matters; - Coach
managers and HR team members to strengthen people-management capability and
support fair, consistent decision-making; - Lead the
development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, systems and
service delivery; - Interpret
and apply employment legislation, industrial instruments and Council policies
in a complex workplace environment; - Be
visible, approachable and customer-focused HR driven, proactively engaging with
employees, leaders and business areas to understand their needs, identify
opportunities and provide timely, practical and tailored support; and - Identify
emerging workforce trends and risks, turning these insights into practical
recommendations and improvements.
About you
You are an experienced
generalist HR professional who can combine sound technical knowledge with
practical judgement and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
You will bring:
- demonstrated generalist HR experience
across employee relations, performance management, policy development,
employee engagement and learning and development; - experience managing complex and sensitive
workplace matters, including disciplinary processes and union engagement; - demonstrated experience delivering
workforce initiatives, organisational projects or strategic HR actions; - a tertiary qualification in human
resources or a related discipline, or equivalent senior HR experience; - sound knowledge of employment legislation
and industrial instruments; - demonstrated experience leading, coaching
and developing an HR team; - strong project management, analytical,
problem-solving and prioritisation skills; - well-developed written and verbal
communication skills; - the confidence to provide clear, balanced
and solutions-focused advice; - a current Class C driver’s licence; and
- a strong commitment to integrity,
accountability and workplace safety. - An ability to obtain a criminal history check
Experience in local
government will be highly regarded but is not essential. Candidates with strong
HR leadership experience from other complex, multidisciplinary or regulated
organisations are encouraged to apply.
Why work with us?
Looking for a career
change without the commute? The Mid-Western Region
offers the best of both worlds: meaningful career opportunities, a relaxed
lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Mid-Western Regional Council serves a growing regional community across
more than 9,000 square kilometres. It’s a place where you can build your career,
make a genuine contribution to the community and enjoy a lifestyle that gives
you more time for the things that matter.
This position offers:
- The opportunity to lead and develop an
established HR team; - Ownership of meaningful workforce projects
and strategic HR initiatives; - Broad exposure across the full employee
lifecycle; - The ability to influence Council-wide HR
practices and workforce capability; - Varied and meaningful work across a
diverse organisation; - A 35-hour working week and one RDO every
four weeks or opt into a 9 day work week with an RDO every second week! - 4 weeks annual leave, 1-week MyLeave and 2
weeks Sick Leave - Long Service Leave after 5 years
continuous service - Ongoing professional development
opportunities; and - The lifestyle benefits of living and
working in the beautiful Mid-Western Region.
Ready to apply?
Please submit your
application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection
criteria, by 11:59pm, Wednesday, 2 September.
For a confidential
discussion about the position, please contact Sharna Ross, Manager People
and Performance, on 02 6378 2844
Mid-Western Regional
Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes
applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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