Summary:

$89,105.80 to $97,320.42 per annum

Work from home options | Time in lieu | Flexible leave arrangements

Generous leave entitlements | Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities | On-the-job coaching | External training budget

Based in Tallangatta with WFH flexibility, you’ll:

• support the delivery of Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Investigations and Training
• provide specialist advice, guidance and solutions across the organisation, while building relationships with employees, leaders and executives
• deliver internal training, coach, guide, and empower People Leaders to develop capability relevant to their area
• support the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies
• collaborate with leadership to identify and address workforce planning needs
• monitor and report on HR metrics to inform decision-making and strategy development

To be successful, you’ll:

• be able to switch between complex tasks easily, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, accuracy, and timely outcomes
• have completed a Cert IV or higher in Human Resources and have relevant experience or transferable skills (2+ years), preferably in a regulated environment. Applicants who have completed a minimum 50% or more of their qualification and have transferable skills will be considered. Please provide an overview of your transferable skills in your cover letter
• demonstrated experience across a broad range of Human Resources functions, including the ability to interpret policies, awards, agreements and legislation
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use initiative, work collaboratively, influence, and build relationships
• excellent digital literacy, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office and MS Teams
• knowledge of and experience using HRIS, particularly Employment Hero, will be highly regarded
• full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Structured development and leadership pathways.
• Study Leave provisions, secondment, and growth opportunities to enhance your career.
• Fortnightly pay cycle.

Applications close: 17 April 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as rolling interviews will commence before the closing date.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.

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• support the delivery of Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Investigations and Training
• provide specialist advice, guidance and solutions across the organisation, while building relationships with employees, leaders and executives
• deliver internal training, coach, guide, and empower People Leaders to develop capability relevant to their area
• support the development and implementation of employee engagement strategies
• collaborate with leadership to identify and address workforce planning needs
• monitor and report on HR metrics to inform decision-making and strategy development

• ability to switch between complex tasks easily, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, accuracy, and timely outcomes
• demonstrated experience across a broad range of Human Resources functions, including the ability to interpret policies, awards, agreements and legislation
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use initiative, work collaboratively, influence, and build relationships
• excellent digital literacy, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office and MS Teams
• knowledge of and experience using HRIS, particularly Employment Hero, will be highly regarded

• Cert IV or higher in Human Resources and have relevant experience or transferable skills (2+ years), preferably in a regulated environment. Applicants who have completed a minimum 50% or more of their qualification and have transferable skills will be considered. Please provide an overview of your transferable skills in your cover letter
• full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence