Human Resources Manager

2 weeks ago

Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia Lithgow City Council Full time $50,923 - $55,251 per year
Job No: LCCNSW3996 Location: Lithgow, NSW
The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Human Resources Manager to join their team for a period of up to two (2) years.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver best practice advice to our staff to ensure compliance of Council's Human Resources function.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Provide advice to Council's Executive Leadership Team and employees regarding HR matters
  • Ensure compliance with industrial laws, awards and related requirements
  • Assume the lead role in Change Management Projects
  • Administer the Council salary system
  • Coordinate staff recruitment and selection
  • Advise on the Council's Payroll System
  • Manage workers compensation claims and co-ordination / rehabilitation of injured workers
  • Monitor Anti-Discrimination and Employment Legislation and Council's HR Policies & procedures
  • Coordinate staff training and development
  • Manage Council's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Other duties and ad-hoc projects as required
About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field
  • Relevant work-related experience in a human resource environment
  • Experience in providing high-level human resources advice to management and staff regarding disciplinary matters, performance management, change management ,and other matters in accordance with HR policies, procedures and legislation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and work in a team environment
  • A strong self-motivation and demonstrated initiative in approaching the functions of the position
  • Experience in coordinating staff training
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Programs and HRIS Systems
  • Thorough working knowledge of employment legislation
  • Ability to ensure a high degree of confidentiality
  • Commitment to Work Health and Safety and Risk Management procedures
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

  • Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management.
  • Experience/understanding of Payroll processes.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Workplace Assessment
Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

  • Between $977.23 and $1,063.17 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
  • Temporary term contract up to two (2) years
  • Part Time, 15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 12 September 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

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