Jim Mitchell

Jim Mitchell is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as the HR Account Manager (Business Partner) at Port Macquarie Hastings Council since August 2023. Mitchell has extensive experience in human resources, having held significant roles such as Manager of People and Culture and Manager of Human Resources at Hornsby Shire Council from May 2007 to December 2022. Additional roles include Implementation Project Manager - HR at the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet, Manager of Human Resources at City of Ryde, and Senior HR Consultant at McArthur. Early career positions at Sydney Water Corporation and Sydney Water Board provided a strong foundation in project management and engineering surveying. Mitchell holds a Graduate Certificate in Management Psychology and a Bachelor of Business in Business Management/HR Management from Charles Sturt University.