People & Culture Trainee

People & Culture / Payroll Trainee
Scone
Full Time - Fixed Term (2 years)

The role:
Council is seeking a individual with a passion to peruse a career in the human resources field with an interest in learning payroll. This role with the support and mentoring from our inclusive team of People & Culture & Payroll professionals will assist in daily tasks, such as payroll processing, recruitment, on boarding, learning and development and general administration whilst developing your skills and knowledge. We will teach you everything you need to know to launch your career in this field. The trainee will undertake diploma level training in Human Resources or Business. 

What’s on Offer: 
-$803.30 - $1231.10 per 35 hour week + 11.5% super and the opportunity for salary progression
-20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
-All essential training paid for – no debt!
-Salary sacrifice options
-Generous uniform allowance 
-Flexible work arrangements and reward program
-Hands on experience and mentoring in a highly sort after field.
 

You will:
-Be bright, inquisitive and have a desire to learn and thrive
-Have a positive and dedicated attitude, with the ability to think for yourself and display initiative
-Have had some previous paid work experience
-Display good time management skills and attention to detail
-Be a people person who has well developed communication and customer service skills
-NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA)
-Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office 

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: Tuesday 3 June  2025

Job Description: To view the Job Description 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.