MidCoast Council

Coordinator Human Resources Operations

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Are you a passionate HR leader with a commitment to providing exceptional employee experiences? Join us as the Coordinator Human Resources Operations, where you will manage the team responsible for delivering our recruitment, training & development and general HR services administration. 

In this key leadership role, you will manage the HR Operations team, ensuring high-quality HR services and effective support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include managing Council’s annual training plan and budget, directing the Employment-Based Training Strategy (EBTS), and ensuring the effective delivery of Council programs such as Work Experience, e-Learning, and Tertiary Education programs. 

Additionally, you will actively pursue external funding opportunities to support Council initiatives, implement best practices in recruitment to build diverse talent pipelines, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and management to address both current and future talent needs.

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you should bring a background in HR leadership, with experience managing teams and implementing Recruitment or Learning strategies. You should have excellent data analysis skills and a proven track record in fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $105,000 p.a. plus superannuation.

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 December 2024 at 11.30 pm.

*Please note applications will be assessed in early January 2025 and interviews will be held mid-January 2025*

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For a confidential discussion please contact Natalie Henderson, Acting Chief Strategy and Performance Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. Natalie can be reached on 0432 591 659 or at Natalie.Henderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.