People & Culture Officer

Council is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of People & Culture Officer to join the People & Culture team.

The People & Culture Officer will play a pivotal role in the implementation of best practice service delivery and for improved customer experience outcomes.

Job Description

The People & Culture team provides strategic and operational services to the organisation to ensure that we are a high performing workforce striving to create effective, efficient, and valued services to our community. The team goal is to foster relationships with senior management, employees, unions and other external stakeholders to ensure the creation of a workplace culture that is productive and a great place to work.

The People & Culture Officer has the capability to assist with general employee enquiries (including providing guidance to managers/ employees in the interpretation of policies, procedures, and awards); assists the Executive Manager and/or People & Culture Business Partner with administration of all other employee functions and participate in other team projects as required.

This position reports directly to the Executive Manager People & Culture and may require some out of hours work.

We are seeking a highly motivated employee that has exceptional customer relations, administration and time management skills. The successful candidate will have proven communication skills, relevant work experience and able to work effectively in a team and independently as required.

Duties performed will include all accountabilities listed in the position description (see attached). Please review the job description before submitting an application to determine your suitability for this position.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following:

• Understand all Council staff are one team working towards a shared purpose.
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.

Benefits working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years’ continuous service
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

Appointment will be subject to:

• Pre-employment Medical
• National Police and Background Check
• Reference Checks

Job reference: BHCC-PC-06

People & Culture Officer Position Officer

If you would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s Executive Manager People & Culture, Casey Deery on (08) 8080 3351.

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council on (08) 8080 3351.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.