Fast-track your progress in a rich, career-changing role as you discover the joys of rural life abundant in charm, heritage & community spirit. Degreed, HRM qualified significant experience, ideally in government Rare opportunity to lead a successful HR team in a strong regional Qld organisation Live, work and thrive in this location with lots of local travel (Not a remote role!) Come for the career; stay for the lifestyle… This role offers an attractive salary base, along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation housing, relocation assistance, five weeks annual leave with loading, a remote allowance, and a company car. It’s an ongoing source of frustration that Human Resources is arguably the most difficult profession in which to reach the top. Thanks to its extraordinary engagement factor, experts tend to enjoy extreme longevity in top roles. But here, in one iconic outback community, the retirement of a trusted and highly capable leader within a respected Regional Qld Council has created a rare, fast-track career opportunity for an experienced, HRM-qualified Manager with a relevant degree in HR, Psychology and/or Business. In a quiet stretch of inland Queensland, where the horizon stretches wide and the pace of life slows to a thoughtful rhythm, is a regional town where history lingers in the architecture and stories are passed down through generations. The community is close-knit, with a strong sense of pride in its heritage and a welcoming spirit. Art, culture, modern services and the outback landscape converge here, in a green oasis offering a unique blend of reflection and resilience. It’s beautiful and a perfect place to live for anyone wanting to be part of a traditional country town community. And rest assured, you’ll be ably assisted—financially and practically—in securing comfortable accommodation! Leading the organisation’s people strategy, this HR role is deep, wide and multifaceted … Answer directly to the CEO and be their trusted voice and advisor on all people matters. You’ll lead the HR and Payroll team, driving the organisation’s people strategy and embedding cultural initiatives that enhance wellbeing, diversity and inclusion. This is a pivotal position for a future-focused, ambitious leader who champions organisational performance and thrives on balancing strategic leadership with operational oversight. You’ll impact across all aspects of People & Culture, including mitigating and resolving complex workforce issues, managing code of conduct matters, and overseeing 360-degree investigations. Your ability to build rapport at all levels, communicate exceptionally, and lead with integrity will set you apart. Here are the basics of what you need to bring Senior HR leadership experience, ideally within State or Local Government Strong knowledge of QIRC, enterprise bargaining, and state-based employment laws (QLD) Understanding of modern awards, EA and unions, with strength in employee and IR relations Experience mentoring, coaching and navigating periods of growth and/or change This role offers an attractive salary base of $220,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation housing, relocation assistance, five weeks annual leave with loading, a remote allowance, and a company car. If a wonderfully radical change in outlook appeals and you’d love to be considered for this position, we strongly encourage you to discuss the details with Kym, your Windsor Consultant, before preparing your application. This will help ensure the role aligns with your individual strengths and career ambitions. To be considered, please forward your cover letter and resume in WORD format, quoting reference number KCBCHR, to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For further information, feel free to contact Kym Cheatham on 07 3211 0001. Windsor Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals and diversity are encouraged. Windsor Group provides expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across commercial, government and nonprofit sectors.
