Human Resource Manager Barcaldine Regional Council

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Table of Contents

Message from the CEO...... 3

The Role ...... 4

Barcaldine Regional Council: Background Information ...... 7

Barcaldine Region: Community and Lifestyle ...... 8

Recruitment Process ...... 11

Recruitment Process Timeframes ...... 12

Contact ...... 13

Attachment 1: Organisational Structure

Attachment 2: Position Description

Barcaldine Credit: Tourism Events Queensland

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Message from the CEO

At Barcaldine Regional Council, we have a visionary yet pragmatic Council; working hard to improve liveability within the region, through our own programs as well as strong advocacy. In collaboration with other central western councils and Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD), we work together to deliver better outcomes for the greater region.

Council has a strong focus on ensuring financial sustainability whilst supporting economic diversification and growth within the region. We are currently finalising our 2021-25 Corporate Plan with a strong focus on consolidating prior year gains, supporting economic and community development and delivering a sustainable future.

As I was appointed CEO in February 2021, I am relatively new to the region and understand that it can be a big decision to apply for a role in the Central West. I have found Barcaldine and the region to be very welcoming. Many people describe Barcaldine as a small town that punches well above its weight and I have found that to be very true.

In addition to good health and education services, we have sporting and cultural options to suit almost everyone and our local businesses work hard to offer fresh produce and quality experiences. The town is supplied with great tasting water from the Great Artesian Basin, so we have a relatively plentiful supply, which means the town is inviting and green even in summer months. If you enjoy an aquatic lifestyle, Lake Dunn offers an ideal place for water activities and when we launch the new 3.5km water sports park, water skiing and stand-up paddle boarding will be very popular with locals and tourists alike.

I am looking for a people-focussed Human Resource Manager who is passionate about leading people to achieve Council’s goals and keen for a challenge. In return you will be a valued member of our team and I welcome your input and contributions towards our continually improving organisation.

Anna Scott Chief Executive Officer

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The Role

The Human Resource Manager will be • Training and development - identify responsible for coordinating the Human opportunities for staff to grow and develop. Resource and Employee Relations functions of Council allocates a significant budget to Barcaldine Regional Council. training and development programs but a review needs to take place to ensure there The Human Resource Manager is a key is return on investment for these programs. member of the Senior Leadership Team and Many of the current workforce are very will lead HR planning, organisation capable but chose to join the workforce and development, employee support, industrial council rather than attending university. It relations, recruitment and onboarding, is expected that effective training will lead performance management and HR policies, to greater retention, particularly at the systems and processes. manager level. • Be an integral part of the executive Key Projects leadership team - put forward ideas beyond HR and challenge the way council does • Negotiations for the new certified business. Their opinion will count and will agreement will start in December and are add diversity and a different perspective to expected to occur over a six-month period. the leadership team. • Review of the current certified agreements • Embed vales of Council into the – the CEO is looking for adjustments to be organisation – council have recently made to the agreements to facilitate a adopted new values as part of the more flexible workforce and approach to corporate planning process. The HR how they deliver services to the Manager will be expected to model these community. This will include more flexible behaviours and embed them into the rostering. organisation. The values include honesty, • Review of the workforce agreement (which accountability, respect and trust – together dates back to the 1990s) – Council is these values will make it a better looking to establish a collaborative workplace. Council is looking to create an relationship with unions and together to empowered and innovative workforce who come up with solutions that support feel confident and supported in their roles Council to reduce costs and be more and decision making. efficient. This will include ensuring the right • Process improvement - streamline internal people are in the right roles to deliver processes and policies to clarify efficient services. Council would like to see accountability and responsibility. all parties adopt a solutions approach while • Forward thinking – identify and prepare for being open to trying new ideas. future risks. Opportunities • Succession planning - grow, develop and mentor the HR Officer. • Workforce planning – leading the development and implementation of a new organisational structure that better serves the organisation. Outline the benefits and weaknesses of different structures. This will be a key project for the first twelve months.

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Challenges • Previous recent experience working in Local Government or with other • Attraction and retention – Council have government bodies desirable but not struggled to attract and retain high quality mandatory (highly regarded). staff. With the implementation of the other initiatives listed Council is hoping to Responsibilities become an employer of choice. • Working with complex people matters • Policy and strategy development such as bullying and harassment claims - • HR Management / Industrial Relations investigating, understanding and resolving • Payroll these matters. • Governance • Being mindful of processes and • Workers’ compensation, rehabilitation procedures to avoid mental health claims. and return to work • Building the capability of Managers across • Corporate responsibilities the organisation to identify staff under pressure who may be experiencing personal or professional challenges and Workforce Leadership provide support to them early. • Provide guidance and advice to CEO and Executive Leadership team. Experience, qualifications and • Strong influencing skills are required to personal characteristics work with managers across the organisation. • Industrial Relations - experience developing productive and collaborative • Shape workforce strategy and culture. relationships with unions. Technology • Analytical skills - including the ability to assess problems and propose solutions • Practical - Payroll (not used to its full and then develop the framework to potential). Most information is kept in implement them. Practical. • Strong communication and influencing • Civica - HR systems. skills. • Magic - Document Management system. • Comprehensive knowledge and experience, or have an assessed capacity Results to obtain, of relevant Awards, Agreements and polices applicable to • Engagement Surveys – Council identified as Barcaldine Regional Council. a trusted employer by staff, unions and • Tertiary qualification in a related field wider community. and/or a minimum of five years of • HR Manager supports capability building of experience in the key functional areas of Council managers to increase their the role. performance. • Formal Rehabilitation and Return to Work • Reduction in bullying and grievance claims. qualifications (highly regarded) • Change in culture – empowered, innovative • Comprehensive knowledge and culture rather than reactive and experience in using computerised payroll disempowered. systems and in processing of payroll • Proactive planned approach to HR (highly regarded) Management.

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Relationships Attributes • Valued part of the senior leadership team – • This role presents an attractive guiding and shaping the future culture and development opportunity for a strong HR performance of the organisation. Professional who is ready to take on a • Internal stakeholders – CEO, Deputy CEO, leadership role. Director of Works, District Managers, • Strong communication skills including Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Senior strong influencing capability. Works Supervisors, Supervisors/Foreman, • Confident, self-starter who is comfortable all staff. in a decision-making role. • Large outdoor workforce who are not • Contributing member of the executive connected by technology - so a creative leadership team who will offer up ideas. approach to communication is required. • Comfortable trying new ways of operating • External stakeholders – Unions, Industrial who is not risk averse. Will give things a go Relations Commission, recruitment firms, and will analyse why it did or didn’t work. training providers, professional bodies, • Decision making and problem solving on a other central western councils. regular basis.

Barcaldine Credit: Tourism Events Queensland

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Barcaldine Regional Council

The Barcaldine Regional Council is made up of With an estimated population of 2,900 the former Shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and people, the Barcaldine region covers an area Jericho and now includes the towns of Alpha, of 53,677 kmsq in Central West Queensland, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra. about 440km west of Rockhampton.

The Tree of Knowledge Credit: Tourism Events Queensland

Cycling trails Image credit: Tourism Events Queensland

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Community and Lifestyle

The Barcaldine Region is one of the largest Jericho cattle producing regions in Central Western The tranquil and charming township of Jericho Queensland and also has a productive sheep, is situated on the banks of the Jordan River, wool and macropod harvesting industry with south of Lake Galilee. It was originally settled the prospect of mining. when the railway line reached the banks of The rich heritage, indigenous cultural, natural the Jordan River in 1885. Named after a landscapes, variety of fauna and flora, lakes pioneer of the area Harry Jordan, Jericho - and rivers, arts, events and regular festivals because of its biblical sounding name - ensure there is something for everyone. became connected with the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. Alpha A group of local artists and historians have Alpha, the "Gateway to the West" was named created a structure, called the Crystal after an early property in the area which was Trumpeters, that tells the story of how Joshua taken up in 1863 and then became established won the battle of Jericho. as a service town for railway construction workers. Best known as the 'Town of Murals', Alpha has 28 murals that beautifully illustrate the day-to-day life of people in the bush and the pioneering history of the district. The murals were painted by local and former resident artists and add a colourful ambiance to the town. Jericho

Jericho is home to one of the smallest, still operating drive-in theatres in Australia. Once a month the theatre hosts a movie-double featuring the latest movies.

Redbank Park on the banks of the Jordan River is a great place to camp, fish and bird watch. There is a walking track that follows the river and it's a great place to exercise while Alpha experiencing the local flora and fauna.

The major industry in the area is beef Jericho also has a number of interesting and production, although this may change in the colourful murals painted by local residents. future due to the discovery of large coal One of the most popular is the two goannas deposits. Although Alpha has a small having a beer in Darwin Street. population, they have a good range of facilities, shopping and services.

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Barcaldine Aramac Barcaldine is situated on the junction of the Aramac is one of the oldest towns in the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways and central west and steeped in history. Originally known as the Garden City of the West. known as Marathon, the town was later Barcaldine is the largest town in the area and renamed after Robert Ramsay Mackenzie - the locals are proud of their interesting and first explored to the area who carved his name famous history. (R R Mac) on a tree. The tree was found by the explorer William Landsborough and the name Aramac was born.

The district was one of the biggest wool producers in Australia but it's the history of the local cattle industry that has made it famous. The infamous Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) was a drover and cattle duffer who stole cattle from the Aramac area and drove them to South Australia. Among the cattle he

Australian Workers Heritage Centre, Barcaldine stole was a white bull from Bowen Downs Credit: Queensland Tourism and Events which nearly proved to be his undoing.

Harry faced court in Roma, Queensland on Barcaldine is home to the Tree of Knowledge, cattle stealing charges after the white bull was the reputed birthplace of the labour recognised by staff from Bowen Downs. The movement in Australia. The Tree - a ghost story of his daring escapades has been retold gum - grew outside the Railway Station for in many forms but in Aramac they have their about 180 years until 2006 when sadly, it was own way of celebrating this historical event. poisoned by an unknown culprit. The famous There is a statue of the white bull in Gordon tree has been preserved and placed under an Street and each year visitors can join the award-winning timber structure that was locals on a droving trip to celebrate the constructed to protect the preserved tree and connection to Harry. celebrate its importance in Australia's history. The structure is impressive during the day but when viewed at night it is truly magnificent.

The name Barcaldine originates from the Oban region in Scotland. Donald Charles Cameron was one of the first settlers in the district and a direct descendant of the Campbells of Barcaldine Castle. He settled on a portion of land fronting the Alice River and immediately named his property "Barcaldine Downs". The railway line came as far as Lagoon Creek in 1886 and the township of Barcaldine developed on land from the Aramac Credit: Queensland Tourism and Events Barcaldine Downs run. Aramac Credit: Queensland Tourism and Events

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Muttaburra The Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni was a land Muttaburra derives its name from the local living, plant eating dinosaur that roamed the aboriginal tribe of Mootaburra which means earth 100 million years ago. The discovery of the meeting of waters - which is most the skeleton was the first of its kind in appropriate as Muttaburra is situated close to Australia and Muttaburra celebrates this with a number of water courses. a statue of the Muttaburrasaurus Langdoni in the Park in Bruford Street. Muttaburra has the distinction of being the town closest to the geographic centre of The Muttaburra area is renowned locally for Queensland. Although Muttaburra is only being a great place to fish for the famous Yelly small in population with around 100, it has a Belly or Golden Perch. huge reputation for its hospitality and a strong There are several spots along the Thomson community minded population. and Landsborough Rivers where you can enjoy Muttaburra's most famous moment was when camping, fishing and water sports. local grazier Doug Langdon uncovered the fossilised skeleton of a dinosaur.

Muttaburra Credit: Queensland Tourism and Events

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Recruitment Process

How to Apply Please submit your application via the Leading Roles website.

Please upload: - Your CV - A covering letter addressing the criteria below:

Shortlist Criteria

Shortlist Criteria 1 Tertiary qualification in a related field and/or a minimum of five years of experience in the key functional areas of the role – strategic HR planning, organisation development, employee support, industrial relations, recruitment and on-boarding, performance management and HR policies, systems and processes.

Shortlist Criteria 2 Comprehensive knowledge and experience, or have an assessed capacity to obtain, of relevant Awards, Agreements and polices applicable to Barcaldine Regional Council.

Shortlist Criteria 3 Analytical skills including the ability to assess problems and propose solutions and then develop the framework to implement them.

Shortlist Criteria 4 Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, records management systems and internal computer systems.

HIGHLY REGARDED

Shortlist Criteria 5 Formal Rehabilitation and Return to Work qualifications;

Shortlist Criteria 6 Comprehensive knowledge and experience in using computerised payroll systems and in processing of payroll; and

Shortlist Criteria 7 Previous recent experience working in Local Government or with other government bodies desirable but not mandatory.

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Recruitment Process Timeframes

Application Period: Wednesday 23 June 2021 – Friday 30 July 2021

Closing date for Applications: 5pm Monday 2 August 2021

Initial Assessment: Week commencing Monday 2 August 2021

Council Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 August 2021 *Note these timeframes are indicative only and may change subject to the outcomes of the recruitment process, council staff and candidate availability.

Application Assessment, Shortlisting and Council Interviews Leading Roles and the council will determine a shortlist of suitable candidates, and will arrange interviews with council’s interview panel, depending on candidate and council staff availability. The council may require their preferred candidates to undergo psychometric assessment to assist in understanding the candidate’s fit for the role and organisation, working preferences and attributes. Following selection of a preferred candidate the council may require a number of further checks including reference checks, criminal history checks and medical assessments.

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia to apply for this role. Leading Roles will undertake checks to confirm your right to work in Australia at offer stage.

Privacy Information: Leading Roles is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by employees of Leading Roles. Your information will be provided to authorised Council Officers, including Human Resources and the relevant selection panel members. But it will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.

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Contact

Belinda Walker

Executive Recruitment Consultant Leading Roles M: 0411 449 447 E: [email protected]

www.leadingroles.com.au ABN: 53 142 460 357

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ESC (0.5)

Director of HR (0.5) WPHS (0) CEE (1) Deputy CEO (8) Works (6)

Community Planning Accountant DM Barcaldine SWS Barcaldine Regional Tech Shared Officer Tiia Finance Officer Asset Manager DM Aramac (11) DM Alpha (12) Care Co- SWS Aramac (7) SWS Alpha (6) Tech Officer Engineers (Consultant) (Consultant) (14) (7) Officer ordinator (7)

District Support Muttaburra Admin officer Librarian Admin Labour Pool Foreman Officer Supervisor

District Support Customer Workshop Plumbing Rates Officer NDIS Admin Works Foreman Officer Services Officer Foreman Foreman

District Support Creditors and Concrete Records and IT NDIS Admin Carpenter Carpenter Officer Payroll foreman

Customer Junior Admin Maintenance Workshop Admin Officer NDIS Admin Foreman Service Officer Officer Foreman foreman

Rural Lands Library Admin Officer Home Assist Foreman Mechanic Depot/Stores Officer

Aramac District Depot and Roadworks Town Crew BOQ Manager Visitor Centre Alpha Library Co-ord Stores Supervisor Foreman

Rural Lands Alpha Toursit Alpha Team Depots and Payroll Officer Plumber Officer Info Leader Stores

Cleaner Local Laws BOQ

Rural Lands Parks and Pool Attendant Officer Garden Alpha

Muttaburra Town Parks and Parks and Supervisor Garden Jericho Gardens

Jericho Post Muttaburra BOQ Office and Library Library

60s and Better Cleaner

EHO

Pool HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the Human Resource/ Employee Relations functions for Barcaldine Regional Council. The Regional Human Resources Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and provides leadership in the areas of strategic HR planning, organisation development, employee support, industrial relations, recruitment and onboarding, performance management and HR policies, systems and processes.

REMUNERATION

Classification: Senior Officer Industrial Instruments: Queensland Industrial Relations Act 2016 Employment Status: Full Time - Common Law Contract Location: Barcaldine Executive Office with regional work and travel as required

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Directly Supervises: Shared resources Admin/HR officers Internal Liaisons: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Director of Works, District Managers, Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Senior Works Supervisors, Supervisors/Foreman, Payroll, all employees External Liaisons: Unions, Industrial Relations Commission, recruiting agents, training providers, professional bodies, central western Councils

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

1) Supervision and direction of other employees is required 2) Exercises managerial responsibility within the Human Resource functions 3) Authority to implement and initiate change within Corporate and Operational Plans 4) Methods, procedures and processes are less well defined and incumbent is expected to contribute to their development and adaptation.

MAJOR OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

Policy and Strategy Development Develop, implement and maintain a contemporary people and culture management system inclusive of policies, procedures and guidelines covering: 1) Competency and development frameworks to build capacity of our leaders and staff 2) Succession planning to meet the current and forward organisational requirements to deliver on our Corporate Plan 3) Attraction and retention strategies to attract the right talent and reduce staff turnover 4) Recruitment and new starter management 5) Employee engagement and developing a high performance culture 6) Organisational change

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7) Human Resource related KPI and monitoring requirements 8) Investigation and complaint management Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations 1) Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer and other leaders regarding workforce planning, organisational change, organisational culture and values. 2) Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, the Barcaldine Regional Council (BRC) Certified Agreement and Council policies and standards. 3) Manage and deliver all requirements of the Human Resource management functions including provision of records and registers. 4) Carry out workplace investigations as required. Payroll 1) Monitor, manage and develop efficient Payroll processes. 2) Monitor and report on overtime, leave liabilities etc. Governance 1) Provide monthly reporting to the senior leadership teams, highlighting performance against plans, objectives and targets and facilitating discussion on areas for improvement and emerging issues. 2) Provide quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with statutory and Council requirements. 3) Provide input into Corporate and Annual Operational plans 4) Develop annual human resource and training cost estimates for budget considerations. 5) Contribute and participate in audits and reviews as required. 6) Ensure HR records and systems within the Officer’s control are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements, and successfully ensure the confidentiality and integrity of this data is maintained Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work 1) Liaise and assist the Workplace Health and Safety Officer with managing workers compensation claims, coordinating rehabilitation and developing return to work plans for injured workers. Corporate 1) Participate as a member of the senior leadership team. 2) Develop a team approach to problem solving and encourage innovative practices. 3) Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 4) Exercise sound judgment by addressing and resolving problems using knowledge and work organisational skills acquired through qualifications and/or experience. 5) Comply with Council policies, standards, procedures and guidelines. 2) Be aware of and comply with all statutory workplace safety legislation and Council WH&S Management System 3) Promote safe working practices and maintain a safe work environment; and 4) Carry out other duties as directed by the CEO within skills, competencies and training.

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SUPPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

1) All employees must: a. Observe all laws relating to their employment including but not limited to the ethics principles outlined in section 4 of the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994; b. Conduct all duties in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, industry codes, practices and standards; and c. Comply with Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Council plans, policies and procedures. 2) All employees must observe Section 13 of the Local Government Act 2009

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential 1) A current QLD Class “C” Driver’s Licence; 2) Tertiary qualification in a related field and/or a minimum of five years of experience in the key functional areas of the role – strategic HR planning, organisation development, employee support, industrial relations, recruitment and on-boarding, performance management and HR policies, systems and processes. 3) Comprehensive knowledge and experience, or have an assessed capacity to obtain, of relevant Awards, Agreements and polices applicable to Barcaldine Regional Council. 4) Analytical skills including the ability to assess problems and propose solutions and then develop the framework to implement them. 5) Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, records management systems and internal computer systems. Desirable 1) Formal Rehabilitation and Return to Work qualifications; 2) Comprehensive knowledge and experience in using computerised payroll systems and in processing of payroll; and 3) Previous recent experience working in Local Government or with other government bodies desirable but not mandatory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demand Category

 Sedentary Work

☐ Light Duty – Occasional lifting/ carrying of objects weighing up to 5kgs

☐ Medium work – Occasional lifting/ carrying of objects weighing up to 10kgs

☐ Heavy work – Occasional lifting/ carrying of objects weighing up to 20kgs

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Audio Visual Demands

 Peripheral Vision  Hearing

Specific Actions Required This job may include: Standing/Walking Sitting Driving

☐ None ☐ None ☐ None

 Occasional ☐ Occasional ☐ Occasional

☐ 1-4 Hours ☐ 1-4 Hours  1-4 Hours

☐ 4-6 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours

☐ 6-8 Hours  6-8 Hours ☐ 6-8 Hours

Work Environment

Attribute Yes No

Chemicals ☐ 

Cold ☐ 

Dampness ☐ 

Fumes/Gases ☐ 

Heat/Humidity ☐ 

Heights ☐ 

Noise ☐ 

Repetitive Motions

 Simple Grasping  Fine Manipulation ☐ Pushing & Pulling

 Finger Dexterity ☐ Foot Movement

This job will require the following:

Action Frequent Occasional None

Bending ☐  ☐

Squatting ☐ ☐ 

Climbing ☐ ☐ 

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Twisting ☐  ☐

Reaching ☐ ☐ 

POSITION DESCRIPTION AUTHORISATION

This position description is subject to change from time to time as Council’s operational needs change and/or the organisation may be developed or restructured. Any change shall be the subject of consultation with the position incumbent and others as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the CEO.

Chief Executive Officers Certification

This position description is authorised by:

______Date: 29/03/2021 Anna Scott Chief Executive Officer

Name of Incumbent:

Signature:

Date:

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