Human Resources & WHS Coordinator.
Job No:
91721
Location:
South West Slopes region, NSW
- Exciting opportunity for an HR & WHS Coordinator within growing Local Government organisation
- Flexible 9-day fortnight allowing you to make the most of your free time
- Competitive salary circa $1,629 - $1,805 per week + super!
About Hilltops Council and the South West Slopes
Hilltops Council was established on May 12, 2016, and includes the former council areas of Boorowa, Harden and Young in New South Wales. Supporting over 20,000 people, Council's highest priority as a new council is to ensure continued and consistent delivery of the many local services valued by these communities.
Hilltops Council is located within the South West Slopes region of NSW which runs from the lower inland slopes of the Great Dividing Range extending from north of Cowra through southern NSW. This is a beautiful part of NSW with wineries, vineyards, cherry orchards and gourmet food shops, just some of the local attractions that draw tourists to the region each year. And located only one and a half hours from Canberra, Young offers a great country lifestyle, just a hop, skip and a jump from the city.
Your new career awaits
Hilltops Council now has an exciting opportunity for an HR & WHS Coordinator to join Council's team on a full-time, 9 day fortnight basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the operational requirements of Council's HR functions, including Work Health and Safety. You will also provide specialist HR/WHS advice to all levels of the Council.
More specifically, your daily duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Managing the recruitment, selection, and appointment process ensuring compliance with Council policy and the Local Government Award;
- Leading, coaching, and motivating the HR team maximising the team's productivity and development;
- Managing all industrial relations matters, investigating, and resolving all employee disputes and/or grievances;
- Monitoring work cover claims and liaising with WHS Officers to support rehabilitation and return to work practices;
- Maintaining training programs, resources, and records; and coordinating/implementing training activities;
- Reviewing and maintaining Council's Workforce plan; and
- Overseeing the HR/WHS Induction programs and coordinating onboarding for new staff members.
The successful candidate will need to hold a tertiary qualification in the HR field or have significant experience in an HR leadership role. You will also need to have demonstrated experience coordinating Workplace Health and Safety functions.
Demonstrated experience providing high-level HR advice, planning skills, and implementing HR policies and procedures is also an essential component of this role.
In addition, the successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of related legislation and risk management principles with the ability to apply appropriate operational control measures. As such, an ability to strategically investigate, research, and analyse issues within an operational business context will be key to your success in this position.
Hilltops Council is seeking a candidate that is a strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team of two.
It is also critical that you are a resilient and self-motivated individual who can prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively. As such, you will have a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills.
While not essential, candidates with previous experience in Local Government with a knowledge of safety, risk, and compliance plus training and assessment will be held in high regard.
Please note: Candidates will need to hold a current driver's licence and have previous experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
For a full Position Description and Selection Criteria, please click here. Candidates will need to address the selection criteria in a word document and upload with your application.
Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 7th of February 2018.
Why work for Hilltops Council
As a newly created Council, Hilltops Council is filled with driven, passionate people who have a singular focus to provide the best possible service to the communities in which they operate. They are always on the look-out for like-minded individuals to join their team and offer a highly collaborative and progressive work environment.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary circa $1,629 - $1,805 per week plus super.
Working a 9-day fortnight of 35 hours per week, your hours will usually be flexible so you can take a 3-day weekend and make the most of your time in this beautiful region!
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a growing local government organisation – Apply Now!
