Human Resources Lead

7 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia City of Palmerston Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About us

City of Palmerston presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation, where collaboration and personal development are core components. We provide a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.

Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community.

Other benefits of working with City of Palmerston include:

  • Attractive salary
  • Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
  • 15 days personal leave
  • Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
  • Discounted gym memberships (SWELL) and weekly fruit baskets
  • Access to wellbeing allowance, initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous training and professional development opportunities

Our Commitment to You and Our Customers

At CoP we value

  • Teamwork
  • Commitment and Accountability
  • Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
  • Quality Resources
  • A culture of Continuous improvement

In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:

  • Make it easy for customer
  • Perform with pride
  • Listen, learn and act
  • Evaluate and improve

About the opportunity

City of Palmerston is seeking a Human Resources professional with demonstrated experience supporting a small team to deliver innovative, progressive and future focused people initiatives through expert advice and contemporary practices. As part of the People and Customer team, the role also collaborates with and closely supports the Work Health and Safety and Customer Experience functions ensuring a safe environment and improved customer experience.

We are looking for someone with tertiary qualifications in human resources management, successful past performance in coaching people leaders, and a comprehensive knowledge of people matters and initiatives in relation to the delivery of contemporary human resource practices. Experience developing and delivering training and capability building programs is also a requirement.

At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

For further information about this exciting role, please contact Chris Chow, Manager People & Customer, on

To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.

Applications Close: 5pm Monday 29 September 2025

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