Human Resources Administration Officer

4 weeks ago


Bairnsdale, Australia East Gippsland Shire Council Full time

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to learn about human resources and build their administrative skills. Training will be provided, so if you don't meet all the KSC requirements but you're interested in this opportunity we'd love to hear from you.

As a HR Administration Officer, you'll collaborate with our HR officers and Business Partners on administrative tasks including scheduling interviews, managing databases, and supporting the entire employee lifecycle. This is a limited tenure role commencing ASAP, until 15 May 2026.

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a large workforce of passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the Human Resources Administration Officer you'll work alongside our HR Business Partners, L&D, Payroll, RTW and Recruitment Officers and the HR Coordinator to complete administrative work for the department. In your role, you will optimise our employee experience while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Performing accurate and timely data entry
  • Administering and maintaining various HR systems
  • Providing high quality customer service to Council's internal and external customers
  • Creating purchase orders and actioning invoices
  • Assisting with the administration of recruitment, including advertising, scheduling interviews, candidate customer service, onboarding and induction

This is a full time, limited tenure position until 15 May 2026. You'll be based in Bairnsdale, with the option to work from our other sites and 2 days per week from home.

Things You're Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

  • Experience in human resources administration / or administration.
  • Highly developed administration skills using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and numeracy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
  • Ability to interpret the East Gippsland Shire Council Enterprise agreement and employment law legislation.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and positively in a sensitive and confidential manner.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work from home

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you'll love EGSC

  • Monthly ADO schedule
  • 60/40 Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
  • 17 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
  • Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
  • Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.

Questions? Contact Tania McKenzie, Human Resources Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 8 September 2025.

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