About the business
Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.
These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.
About the role
This appointment is for an initial six‑month term and may be extended depending on future requirements.
The purpose of this position is to provide effective and efficient HR generalist advice to management and employees across the organisation on HR matters. Under the guidance of the Manager, People, Culture and Safety, this role will be responsible for providing support to Directors, Managers, line management and employees. You will have an operational focus on all aspects of the employee life cycle – from recruiting and onboarding through to departure. Working closely with the Manager, People, Culture & Safety, you will provide high quality advice and assistance to leaders and employee across all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, remuneration, management performance, learning, employment relations and industrial relations.
Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.
About You
You will have:
• Qualifications in Human Resource Management or relevant experience and knowledge in HR/IR environment.
• Sound knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying certified agreements, awards, and legislation, and policy.
• Experience in providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on a broad range of HR/IR matters and effective, tactical "people" management experience, and skills delivering to a multi-disciplinary workforce.
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to generate relevant high-quality documentation and correspondence.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of on time and on budget delivery.
What's in it for you?
When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace
HOW TO APPLY
* Fill out Application Form
* Submit through Seek, or
* Submit online at:, or
* Email Human Resources on
Please note that:
* Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
* Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
* Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.