Safety, People & Culture Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced, collaborative and energetic human resource professional to join our organisation.

As the Safety, People and Culture Coordinator, you will work with the Safety People and Culture team to support the equitable and professional delivery of a broad range of human resource functions including industrial relations, recruitment, performance management and workforce planning. You will support the implementation and monitoring of programs and initiatives that strengthen Council’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

Reporting to the Department Leader Safety, People and Culture, you will have the opportunity to make this role your own, whilst working collaboratively to build a culture that supports performance through continuous improvement and application of best-practice approaches.

Further information on the role accountabilities refer to the attached Safety, People and Culture Coordinator Position Description.

About You

This role is for a skilled human resource professional who has a passion for developing and valuing our people to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right positions to achieve our organisational mission of being an “adaptive, resilient and performing organisation to create a sustainable and desirable future for our communities”.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• 5 years’ experience in human resources, preferably in a local government setting.
• Previous experience with e-recruitment software and HR Management systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret employment Awards and provide advice on employee entitlements.
• Ability to resolve minor grievances.
• Highly developed written communication skills and computing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare, draft and review relevant documents such as multifaceted letters, employment correspondence/contracts, complex spreadsheets, Gantt charts, reports, procedures, policies, flyers, multipage publications etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills in influencing people, building effective relationships, and achieving positive outcomes including the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Experience using MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to discern priorities, plan, and coordinate with other staff to complete tasks.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Alcohol and Drugs Testing Accreditation, or a willingness to obtain.
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment.

The role offers an attractive annual salary range of $81,546 to $102,258 (gross) plus 11.5 per cent superannuation.

The role offers a generous vehicle allowance.

Benefits of working at Council include:

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits.

Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

• A nine-day fortnight
• Dedicated training and professional development budgets
• Staff Wellness Program
• Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
• Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
• Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
• Salary packaging options

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.

Council will only accept applications submitted online.

Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
• Reference checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
• Checking validity of certificates and qualifications.
• Provide a criminal record check.

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Leader - Safety, People and Culture, Kathy Stevens, on 02 6392 3200.