Coordinator Human Resources
Temporary from 9 June 2026 until 18 June 2027
Up to Full Time
Band 8 Salary: $125,281.66 per year plus 12% superannuation
Location: Morwell
Department: People & Culture
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources leader to join our dynamic and fast paced team as Coordinator Human Resources on a temporary basis.
About this Role
In this role, you will lead the growth, development, and diversity of Council's workforce, through the coordination and delivery of high quality, efficient human resources services.
You will use your expertise and management experience to lead, guide and provide high level advice to the team and senior decision makers on:
* Industrial and employee relations matters
* People management practices
* Diversity and development initiatives; and
* End to end recruitment
Reporting to the Manager People & Culture, this role has five direct reports and leads a team of ten.
About You
We are looking for a team player who is passionate about adding value and promoting a high performing culture where all employees can enjoy their work.
You will promote a ‘no wrong door’ approach, with skills to empower employees and work collaboratively and cooperatively with all departments and disciplines across the organisation to produce solutions and strategies.
You will also have:
* An appropriate tertiary qualification in industrial relations, employee relations and/or Human Resource management, in addition to substantial experience relevant to the position.
* Substantial experience in managing and negotiating sensitive industrial relations matters including Enterprise Agreement negotiations and representation at the Fair Work Commission, Human Rights Commission, or other industrial bodies.
* Demonstrated experience in undertaking workplace investigations and overseeing performance management disciplinary processes.
* Excellent people leadership skills and experience.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further, Right Here at Latrobe City Counci l
A career with Latrobe City Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will really care about empowering our community, get stuck into interesting and important work, love seeing your impact right in front of you, and grow faster too.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and personal development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At Latrobe City Council you will enjoy flexible working options including hybrid work arrangements, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit /careers to submit your application.
Applications close 11:59PM Thursday 16 April 2026.
For more information Erin Murnane, Manager People & Culture on 0428 138 876 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.