Administration Building Lismore and Gallans Road Ballina
HR & Recruitment
Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.
As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.
We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate People & Culture Business Partner to join us at an exciting time of organisational change. This role will work closely with managers and employees as a people facing function, driving and promoting leader led organisational people capabilities. It will shape, implement and measure the effectiveness of Workforce Strategies.
About Rous
Our new site will bring together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.
Our value proposition to you:
A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
Work/life balance
9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
Remuneration from $97,806.80 - $114,410.40 Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
Structured training and development tailored to your interests
Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential
Desired Skills and Experience
Your value proposition to us:
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or related discipline, plus minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated recent knowledge of employment practices, legislation, industrial agreements, and awards.
Confident in coaching, mentoring, and influencing, so to effectively inspire and motivate others.
Passionate about, and a demonstrated knowledge of Human Resource best practices, trends and challenges.
Return to work coordinator certification and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the requirements of WHS legislation and the WHS Act 2011.
Your average workday will be kept busy by:
Coaching leaders in understanding workforce strategies and industrial relations matters, the impacts to their teams and translating these to their day-to-day responsibilities and roles to fully realise the benefits of workforce strategies.
Advise and support leaders and employees across a range of People and Culture related programs (including, but not limited to: Talent Management and Recruitment Strategies, Learning and Development, Performance and Recognition Programs, Employee Engagement, Change Management).
Influence management and leaders to promote, and employees to understand, the significance of workforce management strategies and positive organisational culture, values, behaviours and Employee Value Proposition across all stages of the employment lifecycle.
Applying knowledge of legislation, industrial awards, agreements and instruments to support the organisation’s effective participation in workforce relations consultation and negotiation process.
Coordinate end to end recruitment processes, including recruitment and selection processes, through to offer of employment.
Engaging and negotiating with union and industry bodies as required.
This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.
Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.
Are you ready to catapult your career?
Click APPLY. For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.
Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.
For any queries, please reach out to recruitment@rous.nsw.gov.au or Julie Davies at 0409 354 629 between the hours of 9.00 - 11.00 AM Mon-Fri.
Applications close 11:59pm 15th April 2026.
Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
