HR Manager

HR Manager – Regional Queensland Council

The Opportunity
A Regional Queensland Council is seeking a tertiary qualified and experienced HR Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across all Human Resources functions. Reporting directly to the CEO, this key executive position will oversee a capable HR and Payroll team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, compliance, and workforce capability development.

This is a broad and influential leadership opportunity that offers both strategic depth and operational variety. You will shape organisational culture, lead workforce planning and development, and support executive decision-making through high-level people strategy, industrial relations, and organisational design.

What’s On Offer
• $140K–$160K per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Provided housing and work vehicle
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Attractive regional lifestyle with community engagement opportunities
• Lead a well-established HR and Payroll team with strong executive support

About You
You are a senior HR professional with proven experience at a strategic level, ideally within Local Government or a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation. You bring strong business acumen, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a collaborative leadership style that inspires confidence and performance.

You will bring:
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading an HR function at a senior or executive level
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned to organisational goals
• Experience overseeing Payroll operations and compliance
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to operational delivery

To Apply
Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on (07) 4034 5000.

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.

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