10212 Human Resources Officer

Work Type:
Permanent Full Time

Location:
Emerald

Department:
People, Safety & Legal

Remuneration
:
Stream A, Level 3-4: $83, $95,451.13 per annum + superannuation

Are you an experienced HR all-rounder with excellent time management and attention to detail?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join our amazing team at Central Highlands Regional Council

You'll assist the Coordinator Human Resources and broader HR team in delivering exceptional customer service and guidance to stakeholders, managing HR systems, preparing insightful reports, and providing advice on employee support. This role offers a great opportunity to grow your HR skills while making a real impact in a team that values people.

In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:

• Maintaining council's Technology One, OneCouncil system and other council systems, ensuring data is accurate, current and filed securely, and reports are delivered reports as requested.
• Providing employees with advice and guidance in relation to their employment terms and conditions, administering processes to ensure employees receive entitlements are met including corporate memberships, tool allowances, flexible working arrangements, changes to terms and conditions of employment, resignations, maternity leave and other applicable entitlements.
• Coordinating and overseeing the induction process for new employees.
• Taking a continuous improvement approach to evaluate and enhance HR processes and the Technology One system from a people perspective, implementing improvements and ensuring a high-quality experience for internal and external stakeholders, with well-documented procedures for audit purposes.
• Maintaining professional engagement with internal and external customers, delivering timely, accurate and consistent advice to support customer service excellence.
• Supporting the HR team with analytics and reporting, and assisting with team projects such as position description reviews, performance appraisals, and probation reviews
• Providing assistance to the Senior HR Advisors on industrial and employment related matters, and offering routine policy and procedural advice to all levels of council under the guidance of HR leadership team.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced business support role or a human resource environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policy, procedure and legislation.  High level of diplomacy, confidentiality and customer service skills.
• High level of diplomacy, confidentiality and customer service skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience working within a complex information management system.
• Intermediate level competence in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

If this sounds like you, apply now
*Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.*
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

*Benefits Include:
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.*

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly or Monthly RDO's
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

*To Apply For This Position:*
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 10th November 2025 at 8am.
Work Type:
Permanent Full Time

Location:
Emerald

Department:
People, Safety & Legal

Remuneration
:
Stream A, Level 3-4: $83, $95,451.13 per annum + superannuation

Are you an experienced HR all-rounder with excellent time management and attention to detail?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join our amazing team at Central Highlands Regional Council

You'll assist the Coordinator Human Resources and broader HR team in delivering exceptional customer service and guidance to stakeholders, managing HR systems, preparing insightful reports, and providing advice on employee support. This role offers a great opportunity to grow your HR skills while making a real impact in a team that values people.

In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:

• Maintaining council's Technology One, OneCouncil system and other council systems, ensuring data is accurate, current and filed securely, and reports are delivered reports as requested.
• Providing employees with advice and guidance in relation to their employment terms and conditions, administering processes to ensure employees receive entitlements are met including corporate memberships, tool allowances, flexible working arrangements, changes to terms and conditions of employment, resignations, maternity leave and other applicable entitlements.
• Coordinating and overseeing the induction process for new employees.
• Taking a continuous improvement approach to evaluate and enhance HR processes and the Technology One system from a people perspective, implementing improvements and ensuring a high-quality experience for internal and external stakeholders, with well-documented procedures for audit purposes.
• Maintaining professional engagement with internal and external customers, delivering timely, accurate and consistent advice to support customer service excellence.
• Supporting the HR team with analytics and reporting, and assisting with team projects such as position description reviews, performance appraisals, and probation reviews
• Providing assistance to the Senior HR Advisors on industrial and employment related matters, and offering routine policy and procedural advice to all levels of council under the guidance of HR leadership team.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced business support role or a human resource environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policy, procedure and legislation.  High level of diplomacy, confidentiality and customer service skills.
• High level of diplomacy, confidentiality and customer service skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience working within a complex information management system.
• Intermediate level competence in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

If this sounds like you, apply now
*Benefits Include:*

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly or Monthly RDO's
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

*To Apply For This Position:*
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 10th November 2025 at 8am.