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 Human Resources Advisor

Cherbourg is located in the South Burnett Region of Queensland about 3 hours drive north west of Brisbane and 1 hour west of Gympie. The township is 7km from Murgon.  Cherbourg has a hospital, medical centre, community health service, aged persons hostel, primary school prep to year 6, TAFE College and a sporting complex incorporating an indoor basketball/netball court and gym. 

Facilities in the region and within a 30 minute drive from Cherbourg include supermarkets and shopping facilities, most major banks, golf courses, swimming pools, fishing, boating, wineries and restaurants.

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Human Resources Advisor to advise our CEO and Senior Management team on all HR matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide initiative and direction that will assist Council to best manage its Human Resources.
• Effectively manage the following Human Resources related functions:
  • Recruitment and selection; 
  • Employee and Industrial Relations; 
  • Payroll; 
  • Learning and Development
• Provide HR advice to management and employees regarding industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, award conditions and other employment matters.
• Assist management in, or carry out on behalf of management, negotiations with unions or employee representatives on a range of issues including agreements, workplace bargaining, disputes and other workplace matters.
• Assist management in the investigation and resolution of matters relating to grievances, bullying and harassment, and poor performance.
• Develop HR policies and procedures, including review of current policies and procedures, for consideration by the Senior Management Team.
• Promote continuous improvement within the human resources area.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to CEO and other Managers.
• Establish and maintain HR and payroll procedures in our Practical Payroll System.
• Monitor, co-ordinate and prepare HR reports such as termination, recruitment, excessive leave, surveys.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or considerable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of key responsibilities.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of local government governance requirements advantageous.
• Previous experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities would be advantageous.
• A current Driver's Licence.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus superannuation.
• Relocation assistance.
• Salary sacrifice packaging options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work/life balance.

Your application should be comprised of:

• A statement (not more than 2 pages) that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the key responsibilities within the context of the role you are applying for; and
• A current resume containing details of 2 referees.  At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager or supervisor.
• Your statement and resume should be forwarded attention to:
• Sam Murray – Corporate Services Manager, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council. corporate@cherbourg.qld.gov.au.
• Jake Sloots - Human Resources Advisor, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council. hr@cherbourg.qld.gov.au

Council ensures that applicants receive fair, consistent and equitable treatment in all aspects of human resource management through discrimination free and equal employment opportunities.