Senior HR Business Partner

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Senior HR Business Partner (x2 positions)

People, Safety & Wellbeing

Permanent Full Time

Stream A Level 5 – 6 $93,401 - $100,017 (competency based)

Hervey Bay


At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.


What we are looking for:

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact in local government? We're seeking two skilled Senior HR Business Partners to join our high-performing team, with a strong focus on industrial relations. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence organisational culture, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful outcomes in a fast-paced, purpose-led setting.

What your day will look like:

Partnering with both supervisors and managers to understand and support their strategic priorities
Providing comprehensive and technical advice to all of Council on a range of matters including employment relationship matters
Interpreting industrial agreements, legislation, and relevant internal policies
Providing advice on position departmental restructure requests
Conducting workplace investigations
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring an effective level of service
Ensuring Human Resource compliance and governance
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What you’ll need for success:

You’ll bring strong experience across the HR function and the confidence to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including providing trusted advice to senior leaders. While local government experience is a bonus, it’s your ability to navigate complex people matters with professionalism and insight that will set you apart.

You’ll have:

Working knowledge of Industrial and employee relations
Strong organisational and time management skills, able to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
A high level of computer literacy with the ability to learn council systems

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2026, as well as winning the LGMA 2026 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.


What we Offer:

Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 20th August – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Jessica Walton, Principal HR Business Partner, on jessica.walton@frasercoast.qld.gov.au