Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager

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.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are not available with this role. Access to housing in the Darwin region is a must for the successful candidate.

To apply, hit the Apply Now button - Applicants who do not address the key selection criteria as stated in the Position Description may not be considered.

For further information please contact Kayelene Rynne, Director - Financial Services, via email on: Kayelene.Rynne@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au.

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

All employment with the EARC is subject to 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 inherent requirements to their position.

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

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