Division/Section: Business Services / People and Culture

Position Type: Temporary Part Time opportunity available, up to 20 Hours per week

Qualifications: to a Bachelor level in Human Resources, Business, Law or similar relevant qualification/equivalent knowledge or experience.

Salary Range: LGO 6 ( $52.35 - $55.88 per hour + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Location: Townsville City

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 3rd June 2026

About The Role:

This position will educate, influence, guide, coach and collaborate with internal stakeholders and shares responsibility for the delivery of all human resource, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion strategies within council.

This position will work collaboratively and constructively with managers to ensure council attracts and retains a professional, responsive, highly skilled workforce which meets current and future business needs; this will be achieved through the provision of high level, strategic, professional, informed advice.

This role provides proactive support and high-quality advice in all aspects of employee relation case management, coaching supervisors and managers in managing underperformance, misconduct, staff complaints and health related matters, involving the Senior People and Culture Business Partner as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years proven experience and a strong academic foundation in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field. You’ll be a strategic advisor, bringing contemporary HR knowledge, legislative fluency, and case management expertise to the table. Your ability to interpret awards and evaluate roles will support our evolving workforce. You’ll lead with integrity, build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, and bring sharp interpersonal skills, resilience, and commercial acumen to the role. Experience in HRIS systems, and the Microsoft suite will be key as you drive continuous improvement across our organisation.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• Up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Jacky Donald

Contact Email: [email protected]

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:

• N00043, N02648, N03480, N03685_People and Culture Business Partner_Updated Template_15082024_PD.pdf