Recruitment Business Partner
People Safety & Wellbeing
Temporary - to 20 September 2026
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation
- + 9-day fortnight
- Part-time considered for the right candidate
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
Join our Recruitment Team and play a key role in building a skilled, community‑focused workforce that keeps the Fraser Coast thriving.
This is a hands‑on, relationship‑driven role where your expertise in recruitment practices will directly support the services, projects and people that make our region such a great place to live.
What your day will look like:
Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment across internal, external, labour‑hire and casual pools
Ensure recruitment practices align with legislation, policies, and diversity & inclusion objectives
Contribute to the development and review of recruitment policies, procedures, programs and agreements
Provide insights and reporting on recruitment metrics, trends and candidate markets
Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide specialist advice, coaching and guidance
- Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, tools and hiring manager capability
Please click here to view a full position description.
What you’ll need for success:
Broad generalist HR experience with a strong focus on recruitment, attraction and retention
Ability to analyse information, manage competing deadlines and adapt in a changing environment
Strong research and analytical capability across contemporary HR and recruitment issues
Proven ability to work collaboratively, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality and work with limited supervision
Highly developed computer skills including Excel, Outlook, HRIS/data systems and the ability to produce high‑quality reports
What’s nice to have:
Diploma (AQF Level 5+) in Human Resource Management
Experience in high‑volume recruitment environments
Local government or public sector recruitment experience
- Valid Class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open)
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Values based culture
- Employee discount shopping program
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements including work from home
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency services leave
- Uniform subsidy
- Years of service rewards
Apply now:
Applications close 11pm on Thursday 25 June - subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Erin Myers (Recruitment Coordinator) on 0447 131 236 or
[email protected].
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
