Glamorgan Spring Bay Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced people-focused Human Resources Business Partner to join their team, based in Triabunna, Tasmania.

About Us:

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, is nestled on the stunning central East Coast of Tasmania! Our vibrant community of around 5,000 residents in winter and 12,000 in summer, thrives amid breathtaking natural beauty. As a forward-thinking local government body, we are dedicated to providing exceptional support and services, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for case-managing people-related matters and ensuring that the framework for leading and managing people is in place and compliant. Councils WHS officer is the only direct report to the position.

You will be experienced in developing policy and procedures and be comfortable engaging with all levels of the workforce to identify areas for improvement and drive change.

The role is diverse and encompasses:

• recruitment
• industrial advice and negotiations
• performance management
• learning and development together with workforce planning.

To support these activities, you will be the primary driver of all employment documentation, auditing human resource compliance and other individual people and project work.

You will support the leadership team to improve the safety management system to provide a healthy and safe work environment. As well as coordinate safety reporting and the administration of work-related injuries including insurance liaison, tribunal disputation and rehabilitation.

About You:

To be considered for the role, you will need a degree qualification and experience in human resources and will have demonstrated experience or qualifications in Work Health and Safety, including workers’ compensation. Local government knowledge would be ideal, however, a demonstrated capacity to build networks and relevant industry knowledge will be sufficient.

What’s Next:

For further information about the position description, please click here.

To be considered for this role you must address each of the selection criteria contained within the position description and send your application to people@freycinet.tas.gov.au with the subject header of Application: BPHR0125

Note: A requirement of this recruitment process is to undertake a pre-employment medical and an alcohol and drug screen.

Applications for this vacancy will close at 9:00 am AEST time on Monday 3 February 2025.

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council have an exciting opportunity for a Director Planning & Development to join their team, based in Triabunna, Tasmania.

About Us:

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is nestled on the stunning central East Coast of Tasmania! Our vibrant community of around 5,000 residents in winter and 12,000 in summer, thrives amid breathtaking natural beauty. As a forward-thinking local government body, we are dedicated to providing exceptional support and services, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

The Role:

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead the staff of the Planning and Development areas to provide customer service to the municipality whilst ensuring Council are operating in accordance with the various legislative requirements. The role is part of Council’s Senior Leadership Team and will manage the preparation of reports and submissions to Council, oversee policy, compliance, and budget items across the group.

As and when required, the position holder will deputise for the General Manager, as and when appointed under the Local Government Act Tas 1993.

You will (for a full list of duties please refer to the position description):

• Lead, direct, and manage the day-to-day operations of the Planning and Development team, including ensuring that all human and physical resources are in place and managed efficiently and effectively.
• Remain abreast of workloads and when necessary, contribute to the team’s workload prioritisation, expectation management and redirecting/resolving obstacles present in achieving output.
• Oversee all complaints and complex compliance matters which are or likely to become particularly sensitive or escalated to elected members or media.
• Meet with developers and government agencies as it relates to potential development or development on foot to identify and/or work through any concerns and opportunities.
• Ensure Council’s compliance functions (Building, Plumbing, Environmental Health, Animal Control, Fire Abatement, and other special purpose licensing) are carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation and codes.
• Manage the Departmental budget and in doing so contribute to Council’s broader financial performance, together with peer review of expenditure and potential savings/revenue opportunities.
• Participate in Council meetings and workshops as relevant to the Department together with meeting with elected members to resolve enquiries.

About You:

To be considered for the role, you will need to have completed a qualification in a relevant discipline, with at least five+ (5) years in a similar role.  You will also need a current driver’s licence and commitment to maintaining this and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

What’s Next:

For further information about the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and to obtain a copy of the position description by clicking here.

If you would like to receive further information about this role please email us at people@freycinet.tas.gov.au.

To be considered for this role you must address each of the selection criteria contained within the position description and send your application to people@freycinet.tas.gov.au with the subject header of Application: DPD0125.

Applications for this vacancy will close at 9:00 am AEST time on Monday 3 February 2025.

Council is seeking to rebuild its expression of interest register for people that might be interested in casual roles in the Works area.  This can include working in:

• Roads, path, bridge construction and maintenance
• Parks, gardens construction and maintenance
• Facilities maintenance
• Waste management

Applicants are asked to:

1. Complete the Application Form
2. Complete the Pre-Employment Medical Disclosure Form (included in the application form)
3. Provide a cover letter outlining the location preferred and work of interest
4. Provide a current resume

Applications will only be accepted in an email to darren.smith@freycinet.tas.gov.au Please contact Darren on 0417 669 551 if you have any questions.

The register is consulted when casual needs arise.  An interview would occur when a work requirement exists.

People who wish to give back to the community through their work, can be trusted to work alone and positively represent Council and who are safety minded for both the team and themself are most suited to working with Council.

Applicants will need to provide referees for Council to speak with, be willing to undergo a work related medical, including drug and alcohol testing which continues in the workplace as part of routine support for a safe and healthy work environment.

Council accepts expressions of interest at any time of the year, this advertisement is to simply replenish the pool.