About Council
Weddin Shire Council is a small and close-knit rural council based in Grenfell in NSW's Central West. It supports their community by delivering essential local services and helping the region grow and thrive. Known for its friendly, down-to-earth feel, the Shire values community spirit, local heritage, and working together to create a strong and sustainable future. It covers an area of approximately 345,683 ha of the Central West region: adjoining Cowra, Hilltops, Bland and Forbes shires.
The Position
The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining HR systems, policies, and processes that support effective people management and ensure compliance with employment legislation and work health & safety requirements. This includes overseeing performance management frameworks, maintaining accurate employee records, and driving continuous improvement across HR practices. This is a chance to apply your human resources expertise in a hands-on leadership role. The role reports directly to the General Manager with two direct supports - the WHS Officer and the WHS Adviser.
About You
You'll be comfortable providing expert HR advice to leaders, drive the development and implementation of effective HR systems and processes, and promote a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. You'll have experience in compliance with legislation, awards, and work health & safety. The role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity and sound judgement while connecting people strategy to organisational outcomes.
You will bring
* Qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or equivalent with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role
* Experience in building trusted relationships and working closely with executives, managers, unions, and external bodies
* Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and HR best practice
* Well-developed communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
What's on offer?
An attractive remuneration package is offered which includes:
* Salary component and superannuation
* Council has a 'variable working hours scheme' - employees may agree on an alternative arrangement of ordinary working hours, which includes a nine-day fortnight.
* Council owned unit with a current rental of $300 per week for the successful candidate
To Apply
Closes: 9am on Monday 20 April 2026
Job Snapshot
* Employer: Weddin Shire Council
* Job Type: Full Time Permanent
* Location: Grenfell, New South Wales, NSW
* Region: Rural/Other
* Date Posted: 26/03/2026
* Closing Date: 20/04/2026
* Position #: R061