Human Resources Officer- 12 month Term Contract

Human Resources Officer- 12 month Term ContractHuman Resources Officer- 12 month Term Contract

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Lithgow, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join their team for a temporary 12 month term contract.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager you will be responsible for undertaking the full range of generalist human resource services encompassing employee relations, learning and development, HR systems, policy and procedures, performance management, recruitment and selection, and HR projects as required to ensure management and staff are supported in enabling the organisation to meet its current and future goals.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

Coordinate recruitment and selection process including advertising positions, coordinating interviews, onboarding and offboarding of all employeesProvide Payroll with notification of new employees, terminations and changes to employee salary and appointmentsEnrol and update new and existing employees on Councils online learning platform in line with employee probation periodMaintain the Learning and Development training plan, book, arrange and manage training requests for employees and events as requiredCoordinate tertiary and corporate training requests as requiredPromptly and accurately register incoming correspondence and information that requires an action or represents official business into Councils electronic Information system (ECM) in accordance with approved protocols and standardsVerify and update Working with Children RegisterFacilitate the development and implementation of HR Systems in accordance with Council policy, corporate practice and legislationMaintain currency of knowledge regarding human resources and employment related legislation, codes of practice as adopted by NSW, Council policy, corporate practices and procedures

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

About You

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of and administration of human resource informationCertificate III in Business Administration, or a Human Resources related fieldExperience in the coordination and facilitation of training programs and eventsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain a high level of confidentialityExperience in recruitment and selection processesA willingness and commitment to undertake further capacity building and professional development in Human ResourcesThorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office systemsDemonstrated commitment to the understanding of Work Health and SafetyDemonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity

In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Would Have

Cert IV or Diploma in Human Resource ManagementSIRA Return at Work Certification

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Between $1,349.61 and $1,526.62 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.Temporary 12 month contractFull-time, 35 hours per weekOngoing learning and development opportunitiesWork/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnightFriendly and supportive team environment

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 21 July 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

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