Recruitment & HR Officer

About Us

Are you passionate about creating exceptional workplace experiences? Join our team as a Human Resources specialist and be at the heart of talent management, employee support, and benefits administration. In this role, you’ll help shape our vibrant workplace culture by fostering positive employee journeys and contributing to strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic, people-first organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Management: Manage full-cycle recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent and leveraging an ATS to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Employee Life Cycle Management: Oversee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring seamless transitions, compliance with regulations, and accurate record-keeping for an engaging employee journey.
• Benefits Administration: Serve as the go-to expert for employee benefits, from health insurance to wellness programs, helping employees access and understand their options.
• Student Pathways & Internships: Coordinate our internship and pathways programs, working closely with educational partners and supporting interns for a successful placement.
• HR Administration & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date HR databases, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure adherence to HR policies and legal standards.

Key Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor or Diploma degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 2-3 years in HR roles focused on recruitment and employee life cycle management.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of HR best practices and legislation, proficiency with HRIS/ATS, and exceptional organisational and communication skills. Experience with student programs or internships is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team where your contributions make a real difference. We’re committed to a workplace that values growth, inclusivity, and wellness, offering professional development and a collaborative environment that celebrates each team member’s success. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape a positive workplace and support a thriving community.

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Natalie Ige Tel: (03) 9957 6871 for a confidential conversation.

Please upload a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) outlining 4 out of the 8 of the selection criteria, as well as your resume (maximum 3 pages).

Applications close: Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly RDO
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.