Human Resources Coordinator
Lead a capable HR team. Deliver our workforce strategy. Shape better people practices across Council.
- Permanent full-time position – 35 hours per week
- 19-day month with one RDO every four weeks
- Grade N – $4,209.70-$4,737.70 gross per fortnight plus superannuation
- Based in Mudgee, NSW
Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking an experienced and solutions-focused Human Resources Coordinator to lead the delivery of contemporary HR services across our diverse organisation.
Reporting to the Manager People and Performance, you will lead and develop the Human Resources team while providing trusted, practical advice to supervisors and managers. You will also play a key role in achieving the objectives and delivering the priority actions and projects set out in Council’s Workforce Management Strategy.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining complex employee relations, team management, policy development, workforce planning, project delivery and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy developing people, solving complex workplace issues and turning workforce strategies into practical outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across an organisation employing more than 500 people.
A day in the life
You’ll work across a broad range of HR priorities, balancing day-to-day operational needs with project that supports Council’s people and Workforce Management Strategy.
No two days will look the same in this role, you might start the morning checking in with the HR team and helping to prioritise current recruitment, employee relations and workforce projects. From there, you could coach a manager through a performance matter, interpret an industrial instrument, review an HR procedure or prepare advice on a sensitive workplace issue.
Your afternoon may involve progressing a project under Council’s Workforce Management Strategy, consulting with stakeholders, or reporting on progress and outcomes to the Manager People and Performance.
You will balance immediate operational needs with longer-term initiatives that build workforce capability, improve the employee experience and support Council to achieve its strategic objectives. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems and being at the centre of a busy and diverse HR environment, this is a role where you can make a real impact.
About This Role
In this role, you will:
- Lead, support and develop the HR team, setting clear priorities and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality HR services;
- Drive the objectives, actions and priority projects set out in Council’s Workforce Management Strategy, monitoring progress and reporting on outcomes;
- Provide trusted, practical and risk-aware advice to managers on complex employee relations, performance, disciplinary and workplace matters;
- Coach managers and HR team members to strengthen people-management capability and support fair, consistent decision-making;
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, systems and service delivery;
- Interpret and apply employment legislation, industrial instruments and Council policies in a complex workplace environment;
- Be visible, approachable and customer-focused HR driven, proactively engaging with employees, leaders and business areas to understand their needs, identify opportunities and provide timely, practical and tailored support; and
- Identify emerging workforce trends and risks, turning these insights into practical recommendations and improvements.
About you
You are an experienced generalist HR professional who can combine sound technical knowledge with practical judgement and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
You will bring:
- demonstrated generalist HR experience across employee relations, performance management, policy development, employee engagement and learning and development;
- experience managing complex and sensitive workplace matters, including disciplinary processes and union engagement;
- demonstrated experience delivering workforce initiatives, organisational projects or strategic HR actions;
- a tertiary qualification in human resources or a related discipline, or equivalent senior HR experience;
- sound knowledge of employment legislation and industrial instruments;
- demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing an HR team;
- strong project management, analytical, problem-solving and prioritisation skills;
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
- the confidence to provide clear, balanced and solutions-focused advice;
- a current Class C driver’s licence; and
- a strong commitment to integrity, accountability and workplace safety.
- An ability to obtain a criminal history check
Experience in local government will be highly regarded but is not essential. Candidates with strong HR leadership experience from other complex, multidisciplinary or regulated organisations are encouraged to apply.
Why work with us?
Looking for a career change without the commute? The Mid-Western Region offers the best of both worlds: meaningful career opportunities, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Mid-Western Regional Council serves a growing regional community across more than 9,000 square kilometres. It’s a place where you can build your career, make a genuine contribution to the community and enjoy a lifestyle that gives you more time for the things that matter.
This position offers:
- The opportunity to lead and develop an established HR team;
- Ownership of meaningful workforce projects and strategic HR initiatives;
- Broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle;
- The ability to influence Council-wide HR practices and workforce capability;
- Varied and meaningful work across a diverse organisation;
- A 35-hour working week and one RDO every four weeks or opt into a 9 day work week with an RDO every second week!
- 4 weeks annual leave, 1-week MyLeave and 2 weeks Sick Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
- Ongoing professional development opportunities; and
- The lifestyle benefits of living and working in the beautiful Mid-Western Region.
Ready to apply?
Please submit your application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection criteria, by 11:59pm, Wednesday, 2 September.
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Sharna Ross, Manager People and Performance, on 02 6378 2844
Mid-Western Regional Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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