Ready to begin your career in People & Culture?
Fairfield City Council is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a People & Culture (P&C) Trainee! This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in human resources, employee engagement, and organisational culture. If you're eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a positive workplace, this traineeship is the perfect place to start your career.
Role Overview
As a P&C Trainee, you will support the People & Culture team in delivering key HR and culture-related initiatives that enhance the employee experience and contribute to a positive organisational culture. You will do a rotation across human resources, payroll and organisational development and learning.
What You’ll Do
- Provide customer service, fielding enquiries and requests from stakeholders, identifying their needs and addressing or referring promptly to determine and implement an appropriate course of action and provide solutions
- Perform operational activities and processes including drafting correspondence, recruitment and selection, maintenance of position descriptions and labour establishment, collection and analysis of data to contribute to achievement of service delivery objectives
- Recommend or implement process improvement actions within scope of services to increase operational efficiency and deliver improved services
- Contribute to research and analysis for the business unit to present information that supports and contributes to business decision making and effective system utilisation
- Manage and maintain records and information management systems underpinning service delivery to ensure the accuracy and currency of data and systems used
- Assist with the implementation of key project deliverables in accordance with the workforce strategy and associated department strategies.
- Support management of Councils' programs for trainees, apprentices, graduates, cadets and work experience
What We’re Looking For
- Current Year 12 Student, recent school leaver, or early career professional
- A genuine interest in human resources, employee engagement, and organisational culture.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage with people at all levels.
- A team-oriented attitude and the ability to collaborate with others to achieve goals.
- A high level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A proactive approach to learning and a desire to grow within the People & Culture field.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office), with the ability to learn HR software and tools quickly.
- Previous experience in customer service, retail, or administration (desirable but not required).
About the Traineeship
This traineeship is part of the Certificate IV in Human Resources, delivered through a combination of on-the-job training and formal study over a 12-month period. The course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to excel in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, training, performance management, and more.
What’s In It for You?
- Earn a wage while you learn, gaining valuable hands-on experience while completing your P&C qualification.
- Receive training and mentorship from experienced People & Culture professionals to help you build your skills and confidence in HR.
- Gain real-world experience in recruitment, employee engagement, training, and performance management, preparing you for a successful career in HR or People & Culture.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work, study, and personal life.
- Convenient location close to home, with free on-site parking available.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program for any personal or professional challenges you may face.
- Generous fifteen (15) days of paid sick leave per year to support you when you're unwell.
- Prioritize your health with access to two (2) additional days of paid sick leave per year as Wellbeing Days.
- Free access to library resources to support your personal development and studies.
- Discounted gym and leisure centre memberships, helping you stay fit and healthy.
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs to support your career growth and future opportunities.
- A supportive and friendly team environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Your Contact Person
For any enquiries regarding the position, please contact Michael Milczarek, Operations Manager, People & Culture, on 9725 0345 or via email at peopleandculture@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. A position description is attached and also available on our Careers Page for your reference.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Friday, 10 January 2025 at 11.59pm. Please note that candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Ready to Join Us?
To apply online, visit Council’s website at www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes reference checks, work rights verification, medical examination, and may also include criminal history, working with children check, and qualification verification. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of these.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
