This is a permanent full-time role in the Employment Relations team, based at Moruya. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with managers to provide sound HR advice, support workforce planning, manage employee relations, ensure compliance with HR regulations and drive initiatives that enable work areas to achieve their goals.
The starting salary for this position is $87,963 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the position description located on the Eurobodalla Shire Council website.
About you
You are a proactive and people-focused HR professional with experience partnering with managers to deliver practical, compliant workforce solutions. With strong knowledge of human resources practices, employment legislation and workplace relations, you can confidently manage a broad range of people matters, including recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations and organisational development.
You are an excellent communicator and collaborator who builds trusted relationships, influences positive outcomes, and is passionate about fostering an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture. Highly organised and adaptable, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing multiple projects while driving continuous improvement and organisational change. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!
About us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
- 14 weeks Council provided paid parental leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week "My Leave" annually (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term staff members).
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
Applications close: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:00pm.
Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7*** or via *********@esc.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.
Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
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People and Safety Partner in Moruya employer: Eurobodalla Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous leave provisions, health initiatives, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, staff are empowered to thrive while contributing to meaningful environmental and sustainability projects in the stunning Eurobodalla region.
