Job Description
Coordinator People Culture and Operations – Whitsunday Regional Council – Proserpine and Bowen
Lead people and culture operations in a high-impact regional leadership role.
Shape workforce capability and organisational culture in a future-focused council.
Attractive local government remuneration package with lifestyle benefits.
Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced people and culture professional for the role of Coordinator People Culture and Operations. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to influence how Council supports its workforce while contributing to meaningful organisational outcomes in a growing regional environment.
Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, you will provide senior operational leadership across the People and Culture Business Partnering function, delivering high-quality industrial relations advice and supporting executives and directors across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing leadership and oversight of the People and Culture Business Partnering team.
* Delivering expert advice on complex industrial and employee relations matters.
* Managing grievances, disputes, investigations and disciplinary processes.
* Leading workforce planning, succession planning and recruitment activities.
* Building strong, constructive relationships with unions and senior stakeholders.
* This role is based at Council's Proserpine office, with regular travel to the Bowen office one to two times per week.
About You
You are a confident people leader with experience operating in complex environments, ideally within local or state government. You bring strong technical knowledge of industrial relations, awards and enterprise agreements, and are trusted for your judgement, discretion and ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.
A tertiary qualification in human resources, industrial relations, business or a related discipline is required.
Why the Whitsundays?
The Whitsundays offer an outstanding lifestyle, combining rewarding professional work with coastal living, strong community connection and access to some of Queensland's most iconic natural environments.
How to Apply
Please download the applicant pack to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.
Applications Close 5pm Thursday 22 January 2026.
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