HR Specialist Recruitment and Training

Come and work as a vital member of our Human Resources team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our HR Specialist Recruitment & Training is responsible for managing and maintaining positive relationships between employees and the organisation and will play a critical role in the attraction, retention and development of employees, promoting Council as an employer of choice and ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.

This position requires strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously.

What we are looking for:

You will have demonstrated end-to-end experience in the management of recruitment and employment programs in a large organisation, including establishing contemporary and efficient processes and systems to support the HR function, streamline and improve our current processes and enhance the candidate experience You will have extensive experience overseeing recruitment and selection activities, policy development and implementation with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams while maintaining professionalism and empathy throughout the recruitment process You will have considerable experience in the development and delivery of training programs, with the ability to present and facilitate high-quality training and mentor employees at all levels of the organisation You will embrace change and be interested in how emerging tools and technology can be utilised to achieve continuous improvement and innovation and will not be satisfied with continuing to do things the way they’ve always been done You will have the technical skills and experience to progressively implement changes, including a high level of proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite and, ideally, the Technology One HRP module, working in a team-based environment and a commitment to being a team player

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 5/1 – $89,573 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum Work/life balance – 19-day month 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions Lifestyle benefits such access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications Close: Sunday, 13 April 2025

Contact: For further information about this position contact Carlie Roll, Coordinator Human Resources, on 1300 308 461 (during business hours only).

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.