Recruitment Business Partner

People Safety & Wellbeing

Temporary - to 20 September 2026

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation

• + 9-day fortnight
• Part-time considered for the right candidate

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

Join our Recruitment Team and play a key role in building a skilled, community‑focused workforce that keeps the Fraser Coast thriving.

This is a hands‑on, relationship‑driven role where your expertise in recruitment practices will directly support the services, projects and people that make our region such a great place to live.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment across internal, external, labour‑hire and casual pools
• Ensure recruitment practices align with legislation, policies, and diversity & inclusion objectives
• Contribute to the development and review of recruitment policies, procedures, programs and agreements
• Provide insights and reporting on recruitment metrics, trends and candidate markets
• Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide specialist advice, coaching and guidance
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, tools and hiring manager capability

Please click here to view a full position description.

What You’ll Need For Success

• Broad generalist HR experience with a strong focus on recruitment, attraction and retention
• Ability to analyse information, manage competing deadlines and adapt in a changing environment
• Strong research and analytical capability across contemporary HR and recruitment issues
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, exercise initiative, maintain confidentiality and work with limited supervision
• Highly developed computer skills including Excel, Outlook, HRIS/data systems and the ability to produce high‑quality reports

What’s Nice To Have

• Diploma (AQF Level 5+) in Human Resource Management
• Experience in high‑volume recruitment environments
• Local government or public sector recruitment experience
• Valid Class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open)

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 25 June - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Erin Myers (Recruitment Coordinator) on 0447 131 236 or ***email_hidden***.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.