Manager Human Resources

Are you ready for a leadership role within a dynamic rural council?

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Human Resources professional, then this role is for you. It's an exceptional leadership opportunity for those ready to climb the career ladder or for an experienced Human Resources Manager.

Here's what Council offers:

• Competitive salary package with superannuation, motor vehicle leaseback and flexible packaging options
• 35 hour week on the basis of a 9 day fortnight
• Fortnightly RDO for work-life balance
• Corporate uniform

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a professional to lead and manage our Human Resources, Payroll and Work Health Safety team. Stepping into this role, you will be responsible for providing high-level best practice strategies and advice to effectively manage the Council's Human Resources.

Working with the Director Finance and Administration and the CEO you will be able to enthusiastically embrace change, applying skills that combine strong leadership with the ability to motivate, inspire, and foster a team environment. You are innovative and consultative and have a flexible approach through highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

With a strong commitment to a fair and equitable workplace and a culture of innovation and transformation, you will:

• Deliver the functions of the Human Resources, Work Health and Safety and payroll teams according to legislation and adopted strategies to meet organisational priorities.
• Provide management level working experience in employment legislation, industrial awards, workers compensation and the delivery of Human Resources services.
• Manage, support, develop and guide the work and performance of staff reporting directly to this role, and through them, the overall staff of the council.
• Deliver workplace management advice and provide systems and processes that contribute to efficient and effective initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the principal activities of the Delivery Program.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, this is it - this role will provide challenges and rewards in equal measure.

You will be relying on your experience in a similar Human Resources management role, as well as your demonstrated experience in leading a team of multi-disciplinary professionals.

If you are an accomplished leader with a passion for driving positive change and a safety culture in the workplace, and improving the lives of others, we want to hear from you

Join us and take the next step toward your professional goals.

Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 7 November 2025