People & Culture Advisor

PEOPLE & CULTURE ADVISOR 
SCONE
Temporary Full Time – 12 month parental leave cover (35 hours per week) 

The role:
Council has an exciting career opportunity for a suitably experienced People & Culture Advisor ready to showcase their skills and make a positive impact in a progressive and community focused organisation in a 12 month, temporary parental relief role. Based at our Scone administration office and reporting directly to the Manager People & Culture, you will provide advice, guidance and support to frontline leaders and staff across a broad spectrum of people & culture related issues including recruitment and selection, induction, performance evaluation, counselling, discipline, training and career development.

This is a diverse and interesting role, for a highly motivated generalist with a passion for people and processes to join our dedicated team. Working in a fast paced environment this role will assist the team in facilitating and managing a positive employee experience during the employment life cycle.

What’s on Offer: 
-$1424.20 to $1595.10 per 35 hour week + 11.5% super and the opportunity for salary progression
-Flexible work arrangements available
-20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements
-Attractive salary sacrifice options.

What we need from you: 
-A tertiary qualification in HR or IR and experience in a HR generalist role
-High attention to detail and demonstrated experience in large and diverse organisation 
-Demonstrated knowledge of employment practices, legislation and awards is essential
-The ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with internal customers and stake holders as well as external organisations/agencies
-Enthusiastic and proactive approach to life and work
-Curiosity and willingness to learn new practices and processes

About us: 
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025 

 
Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here.

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Melanie Caban (Manager People & Culture) a call on 02 6540 1116 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity. 

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. 
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.