Senior HR Business Partner

Applications Close (AWST) : 12 : 00 PM 17 / 11 / 2025

Salary up to : $100,000 - $109,999, $110,000 - $119,999, $120,000 - $129,999

Occupation : Human Resources

Work Type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

The Organisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK Valuesof S afety, T eamwork, A ccountability, C ommunication,and R espect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and challenging careeropportunity to join a dynamic local government where you can make adifference through the delivery of contemporary Human Resourceservices that contribute to the Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley’s strategic objective of Connecting our cultures,striving for prosperity, celebrating the spirit of country andcommunity.

Position Purpose

The Senior HR Business Partner will partner with leaders and teammembers across the Shire and provide leaders with proactive andresponsive coaching and advice on all people matters, including theinterpretation and application of employment conditions, policies,organisational directives and procedures.

Skills, Experienceand Qualifications required for the role

• A minimum of 3years’ experience in the same or similarrole;
• Excellent peopleengagement and communication skills with demonstrated abilityto communicate effectively across all levels of theorganisation, contributing to a positive work environment witha strong focus on provision of quality customerservice;
• Excellent timemanagement skills to achieve proficiency and effectiveness inmanaging conflicting priorities and meetingdeadlines;
• Sound knowledge ofcontemporary Human Resource management issues at both broad andspecific levels particularly relating to enterprise bargaining,industrial relations, employee relations, equal employmentopportunity and workplace health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability tointerpret industrial awards and agreements, legislation,policies and procedures to provide clear and accurate adviceand support to managers, supervisors and employees;
• Excellent computerliteracy with high attention to detail and ability to preparedocumentation in line with relevant situationalrequirements;
• Demonstrated analytical,research and problem-solving skills, including the ability tosummarise complex issues, identify trends and emerging issuesand develop recommendations and options for consideration andresolution;
• Demonstrated experiencein handling complex and confidential workforce matters andcompleting internal workforce investigations;
• Demonstrated high levelof business acumen and deep understanding of workforce planningand core drivers of business.

Qualifications, Membershipsand Licenses

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

Remuneration Package andLocation

The role will be based from the Shire officesin Kununurra however may be negotiated.

This is a fulltime role with a remunerationpackage up to $145,000(including Superannuation and leave loading on 6 weeks annualleave)

Salary andBenefits

Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including :

Please note that, whereapplicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual, part-timeand maximum-term roles.

APPLY NOW!

If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of thispage or contact WendyTapper , Manager Human Resources and Safety, on for a confidential discussion or email further information.

Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement – acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.

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