Package: $108,465.24 - $119,465.24 + 11.5% Super (Grade 12 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)

Position Description: Manager HR Services

Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 4 July 2025

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role:

• Support the Chief People and Organisational Performance Officer to translate the strategic direction of HR Management services into operational priorities and coordinate line support for delivery through having the right Team in place.
• Manage the Service Delivery function and coordinate the prioritisation, planning and execution of business as usual activities including Business Partner Services, Payroll and Recruitment. Effectively getting what your Team needs and equipping them with the tools to deliver for Council and Staff.
• Provide the HR team members with the resources to enable them to inform, advise, support and guide leaders and management on best practice approaches to optimise employee talent and engagement
• Set goals and performance measures for the portfolio that link organisational priorities to service delivery and outcomes.
• Facilitate the collection of data and statistics to inform standard and ad-hoc reports, advice, briefings, presentations and correspondence in response to issues, inquiries or management reporting requirements
• Coordinate the delivery and maintenance of policies, procedures and programs that align workplace culture and workforce capability
• Manage resources (time, finances, assets and people) to deliver the principal activities of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan
• Deliver the services of the department portfolio according to legislation, adopted strategies and plans to meet organisational priorities
• Be a trusted partner both internally and externally actively investing in relationships with USU and CRJO network on shared challenges and opportunities of improvement.
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making enhance capability and optimise capacity

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• To be successful in this role you will have:
• Degree qualification in Management, Human Resources or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role; or contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge
• Experience working across a wide range of human resource service delivery areas, specifically, Business Partner Services, payroll and recruitment with experience coordinating services at an operational level
• Experience developing strategic organisational reports
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and provide relevant professional advice to your Team and Council.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes that drive the achievement of strategic goals
• Proven track record leading, developing and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives efficiently and effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Current Class C drivers license
• First Aid

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working in the Local Government Sector
• Specific experience contributing to the development of a strategic talent management strategy
• Confidence in the identification of development pathways and design of the resulting solutions to enhance organisation capability
• Experience in the development of organisation wide Key Performance Indicators
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and develop staff to achieve their full potential and maintain a productive work environment
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication to convey policies, procedures and feedback clearly

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.