Salary range of $99,565.64 to $126,273.28 p.a. plus super

Temporary full time - 18 months parental leave cover

Excellent work / life balance with a fortnightly RDO and a potential to work from home up to two days per week

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience and we are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

About the role

Do you have the ability to relate to people at all levels? Are you committed to creating a positive people focused and business outcomes driven culture? We are looking for an experienced Human Resources professional to join our refreshed organisation focused on growing, adapting and improving.

Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting our people in the delivery of best practice Human Resources services including employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, performance management, recruitment and selection, employee wellbeing, and employee engagement.

This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic role where no two days are the same, and your work will help shape a positive, high-performing workplace across Council.

This is more than just a temp role – it’s a chance to be part of a welcoming, supportive, and values-driven team where collaboration and respect are more than just words.

About you

We are looking for someone who has prior end to end recruitment experience, a strong knowledge of HR legislation and the ability to partner with key stakeholders at all levels to achieve business outcomes. You will have a positive can-do attitude and:

Degree qualification in Human Resources Management or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience

Extensive relevant experience in a human resources generalist function

Experience in employee relations/industrial relations

Demonstrated skills in end-to-end recruitment and selection

Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service

Drivers licence.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in Local Government.

Experience using HRIS.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance

Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week

Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities

Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, 18 weeks paid Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)

High quality learning and development opportunities

How to apply

Apply online by clicking the link below.

You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.

For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process

For further information about the role, please contact Eva Leszczynska, Manager People Safety & Performance on 02 9391 7002 during business hours.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday, 27 July 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.