At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape HR practices and enhance workforce capability in a diverse regional Council.
- Company: Weddin Shire Council, committed to improving organisational culture.
- Benefits: $135k package, 35-hour week, nine day fortnight, and superannuation.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and influence in a dynamic organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on HR systems and employee relations in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Weddin Shire Council is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to strengthen its people practices, workforce capability and organisational culture. With genuine work to be done across the HR function, this opportunity will suit someone who enjoys building, improving and seeing tangible results from their work.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role provides strategic and practical HR leadership across a workforce of approximately 94 employees. The portfolio spans:
- Workforce planning
- Employee and industrial relations
- Organisational development
- Performance management
- Remuneration and job evaluation
- Learning and development
- HR governance
- The people aspects of workplace health and safety
Council is entering an important period of organisational development, creating scope for the incoming manager to influence how people practices evolve. Priorities include:
- Strengthening HR systems and processes
- Improving workforce and succession planning
- Building manager capability
- Providing trusted advice across complex employment and industrial matters
Key areas of focus include:
- Strengthening practical and contemporary HR frameworks, systems and workforce information
- Supporting managers to confidently address performance, employee and industrial relations and broader people matters
- Building constructive relationships across the workforce and with unions and other stakeholders
This role requires a candidate who can think strategically without becoming removed from delivery. Sound HR and industrial relations expertise, professional judgement and an approachable style will be important, along with a willingness to understand the organisation and get into the detail when required.
The position offers a base salary plus a market allowance and superannuation. A 35-hour week and nine day fortnight also apply. Applications close 5:00 pm AEST Friday 6th November 2026.
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