HR Business Partner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a regional Council and play a key role in shaping its people and culture strategies.

Located in a stunning coastal region between Cairns and Townsville, it offers an affordable lifestyle, tropical climate, and access to the Great Barrier Reef. This position is based onsite, and it cannot be performed remotely or on a FIFO basis. Candidates not currently residing nearby will need to relocate.

What’s on Offer

• $100K – $110K + Superannuation (negotiable depending on experience)
• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% loading
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Relocation assistance up to $10k

About the role

As a HR Business Partner, you will work collaboratively with leaders and employees across the organisation to provide trusted advice, support, and practical HR solutions. You’ll assist with all aspects of the employment lifecycle and contribute to key people initiatives that strengthen capability, culture, and performance.

You’ll partner on workforce planning, engagement, and learning and development projects, while also supporting HR process improvements and system enhancements

• Providing advice and guidance on HR and employee relations matters
• Partnering with leaders on team design, performance, and culture initiatives
• Contributing to HR reporting, data analysis, and policy development
• Leading or assisting with investigations and performance management processes

About you

• TechnologyOne experience highly regarded
• Prior Local Government or public sector experience will be highly regarded
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a similar HR generalist or partnering role
• Solid understanding of employment legislation, Awards, and industrial frameworks
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and generating workforce insights

About Us
With offices in Cairns, Townsville, and Brisbane, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We are proud partners of local Councils and businesses, connecting professionals with opportunities that offer both lifestyle and career growth.


Please call Alissa on 0486 167 147 (during business hours) for more information.

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