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About us

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role

The Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and contributing to all aspects of human resource processes and practices. The Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager will develop and lead the Human Resources (HR) team and effectively manage industrial and employee relations, performance management, recruitment and retention, compliance, and provide support to payroll services.

The Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager will lead HR and Industrial Relations strategies to align with organisational goals, ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Agreement, National Employment Standards (NES), the Fair Work Act, and Workplace Health and Safety legislation, with a focus supporting EARC’s business units. This role will oversee staff development and retention, and the resolution of complex employee relations issues, while driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

This position requires a leader who will effectively navigate complex challenges, while ensuring a compliant, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in successfully handling Industrial Relations matters.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities.
• Ability to develop HR strategic direction and plans.
• Ability to perform to an exceptional standard and as part of a team in an environment of high pressure.
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous peoples’ employment challenges and promote a cultural framework in collaboration with employees.
• Exceptional skills in communication, conflict resolution and negotiation, supported by contemporary methods of leadership and coaching techniques.
• Experience to train and advise other staff in HR and workplace relations matters.
• A ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Previous experience living and/or working in a remote First Nations community within Australia.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

The preferred applicant must be prepared to travel and work for short periods in remote communities by various means including boat and light aircraft.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return

• Full Time Permanent employment.
• Level 10 - Salary $129,285 - $137,158 (excluding superannuation contributions and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.
• You will also benefit from 6 weeks of Annual Leave, with 17.5% leave loading.

For further information about this position please contact Kayelene Rynne (Director - Financial Services) on: [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

A position description is attached.