Management - Internal (Human Resources & Recruitment)Isaac Region, covering an area of around 58,000km2, comprises 120km of Great Barrier Reef coastline and extends over 400km west to incorporate a rich agricultural and grazing heritage and premier metallurgical coal production. The population of 24,275 is made up of families, young people, resources and agriculture sector workers, retirees and sea/tree changers spread across 17 unique communities. The region is exposed to a range of global influences and drivers which present exciting challenges to the local government professionals who serve it.The People and Capability Department is responsible for Human Resource and Learning and Development functions and ensures an integrated approach to internal organisational services across the Council.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position will work to drive the development, operation and strength of the People and Capability functions within the organisation. You will be responsible for leading the people functions for the full employee lifecycle, being chief advisor on people matters to the Executive Leadership Team and Council, and fostering a capable people culture for the organisation. You will create and implement an effective workforce planning strategy and drive, develop and embed Council's Employee Value Proposition.To be successful, you will be a strategic leader and enabler for team growth and development, with a preference for experience gained from either Local Government or within the private sector in a large, complex organisation. You will have demonstrated experience across the breadth of generalist HR functions including Industrial Relations. In addition, you will require experience covering recruitment, people development, remuneration and employee relations along with demonstrated application and knowledge of relevant State and Local Government legislation or ability to obtain.Confident communication skills are essential with the ability to engage with and anticipate the needs of stakeholders at all levels. Previous experience in development and delivery of strategies and building HR functions and capability across organisations will be highly regarded.Ideally, you'll have Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources/Business or a relevant field and/or significant experience in industrial and employee relations. You are naturally self-motivated with the ability to confidently advise Executive and Leadership teams on broad ranging people related issues and a demonstrated high level of written and interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate, negotiate, investigate and consult at appropriate levels within the Community, Government and Private Sectors.
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