At Abundance HR, we're proud to partner with organisations that make a genuine difference in their communities.

Our client is a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering culturally secure, holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Mid North Coast of NSW. With a multidisciplinary workforce and a strong commitment to community, they are entering an exciting period of growth and organisational development.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead their people strategy and help shape the future of their workforce.

This is more than a traditional HR role. You'll be a trusted advisor to leaders, coach managers, drive organisational capability and lead initiatives that strengthen culture, compliance and employee experience across the organisation.

Opportunity to shape and influence organisational strategy

Work directly with Executive and senior leaders

Lead meaningful workforce and culture initiatives

Join a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference in community

Competitive salary negotiable based on experience

Based in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast

About the role

This is a newly created role, reporting to the Corporate Services Manager and leading the Human Resources Officer. You will partner with leaders across the organisation to deliver contemporary HR solutions that strengthen capability, reduce organisational risk and support a positive workplace culture.

You’ll take ownership of both strategic and operational HR while helping build leadership capability across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing expert HR and employee relations advice
- Leading complex performance,



misconduct, grievance and investigation matters
- Coaching and developing leaders to confidently manage people
- Driving workforce planning and organisational development initiatives
- Leading HR policy development and governance
- Supporting Enterprise Agreement negotiations and industrial relations matters
- Leading performance review and remuneration review processes
- Developing initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture
- Mentoring and developing the Human Resources Officer

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and influencing positive organisational outcomes.

You’ll bring...

- Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner, Employee Relations or Senior Generalist HR role
- Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation
- Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and workplace investigations
- Experience coaching leaders and building management capability
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational priorities
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline
- Experience within healthcare, not-for-profit or Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations will be highly regarded.

Our client is committed to creating a workplace built on

Compassion

Respect

Empowerment

Inclusivity

Accountability

If you're passionate about building exceptional workplaces and want to contribute to an organisation that creates lasting impact for Aboriginal communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Coffs Harbour City Council)
🏢 Abundance HR
📍 Coffs Harbour City Council