Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $104,662 (pro rata), plus up to 14% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
*No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview*
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the People and Culture team for a fulltime fixed term position for approx. 5 months, through to the end of June 2026. Our Human Resources team operates under a business partner framework with a dedicated partnership to specific Directorate/business units across the organisation. The core function of our business partner roles is to provide professional generalist HR advice whilst supporting the business through the implementation of Council's HR Strategy and department business plan objectives. The HRBP is vital in ensuring consistency and support across the organisation in HR activities and would be the first point of contact for the relevant Directorate/business unit in managing the resolution of all generalist IR/ER matters.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
* Qualification/s (or active enrolment) in human resources, industrial relations or related discipline or minimum 2 years' experience operating in a human resources generalist role.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments and provide accurate and timely workplace and industrial advice to key stakeholders as required.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong productive working relationships, operating within a business partnering model.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
Essential Requirements:
* Provide specialist advice and assistance on a range of HR matters including (but not limited too); recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee and industrial relations and engagement of the workforce.
* Conduct complex investigations and disciplinary meetings ensuring due process.
* In conjunction with line manager, drive the people processes (performance, development and career) to support employees to achieve levels of performance and capabilities required to meet current and future standards.
* Monitor, interpret and implement all new and revised legislation relating to IR/ER.
* Present HR Metrics to the relevant Directorate/s offering analysis and guidance on areas of focus.
* In conjunction with the Coordinator and/or Manager, plan and implement changes required including developments to policy and procedure, ensuring significant changes are communicated to the organisation.
* Foster an engaged, enabled and empowered culture to ensure Line Managers are able to be as self-sufficient as possible when managing their teams.
* Coordinate, develop and promote feedback for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.
* Drive the determined projects/portfolios to ensure a continuous improvement approach, including encouraging participation in functions and cross-functional initiatives.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Human Resources, Rowena Chapman on or email
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
What we offer?
* Nine-day fortnight / flexible work hours
* Access to employee health and well-being programs
* Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
* Long service leave after seven years
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values
* Accountability
* Communication
* Customer Service Focused
* Integrity
* Teamwork and Collaboration
For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Our Process
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
Keen to apply? - Simply head to Council's website to submit your online application.