About the Organisation

Since 1997, Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd. (Bridges) has assisted thousands of people to move beyond the isolation and stigma of mental illness and addictions to live a meaningful existence with a sense of purpose. We deliver a range of programs throughout rural and regional Queensland, supported by professional staff committed to our practice principles of recovery, “No Wrong Door” and exceptional customer service. For further information on our programs and services visit our website at www.bridgeshcc.org.au.

About the Opportunity

Bridges has the opportunity for a full-time Human Resources Manager to join their team, based in Bundaberg.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the focus of the role is to provide knowledgeable, skilled and efficient advice relating to all aspects of human resource management across the organisation.

Flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidate.

About the Person The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate expertise across the following areas

- Organisational planning and development, including change management
- End-to-end recruitment and employee onboarding, including remuneration and benefits
- Employee relations, including a practical understanding of current industrial relations arrangements
- Payroll management, including oversight of fortnightly payroll processing
- Performance management
- Staff development and training
- Oversight of HR administration, ensuring that HR records are current, complete and compliant

To be successful in this role, you will also need to be able to:
- Lead by example.
- Problem solve effectively.




- Contend with a diverse workload and meet competing deadlines.
- Inspire and motivate others to perform at their best to assist in achieving organisational objectives and positive client outcomes.
- Be a genuine team player who can support and embrace a multidisciplinary approach, both internally and externally.
- Believe in "No Wrong Door" access for people in distress.

Selection Criteria

- Formal Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources or related discipline(s).
- High level negotiation and influencing skills with the capacity to cultivate strong and engaging working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to prepare high level correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
- Demonstrated high level of confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and initiative.
- Experience with payroll and generalist HR practices and procedures.
- High level experience with Microsoft Office suite, databases, and information management systems.

A requirement prior to commencement is to currently hold and maintain:

- Current Queensland Working With Children check (Blue Card)




- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current Queensland Open Driver Licence
- The right to work in Australia

About the Benefits Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd understands the critical importance of their employees in the success of the organisation and as such are always on the lookout for talented, like-minded individuals to join their team.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive anattractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as salary packaging options to further increase your take-home pay.

You will be joining a culture that is dedicated to helping you succeed. Ongoing training and professional development is available to help you grow, and flexible working arrangements are negotiable to ensure that you maintain a great work-life balance.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to support an organisation that assists vulnerable and marginalised members of the community. If you think you have what it takes to join the Bridges team then we want to hear from you - apply now!

Interested applicants are required to submit:

- an up-to-date resume including two recent referees;
- a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and requirements of the role.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 5th October 2026. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the position if a suitable candidate is found sooner than the closing date.

For confidential enquiries or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact CEO Sharon Sarah, via email on [email protected]

📌 Human Resources Manager (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Bridges Health u0026 Community Care
📍 Bundaberg Central