Human Resources Officer

**The Opportunity**:
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

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):

- Maintain currency of knowledge regarding human resources and employment related legislation, codes of practice as adopted by NSW, Council policy, corporate practices and procedures
- Provide advice on Local Government (State) Award, Industrial Relations matters, terms and conditions of employment, recruitment and selection, disciplinary matters, staff benefits and other employment related matters
- Coordinate recruitment and selection process including onboarding and offboarding of all employees
- Participate in the management of grievances and disciplinary matters, as required ensuring they are managed in the accordance with procedural fairness
- Develop and maintain the Learning and Development training plan, book, arrange and manage training requests for employees and coordinate tertiary and corporate training requests and events as required
- Facilitate the development and implementation of HR Systems in accordance with Council policy, corporate practice and legislation

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please

**About you**:

- Certificate III in Business Administration, or a Human Resources related field
- Experience in the coordination and facilitation of training programs and events
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience in recruitment and selection processes
- A willingness and commitment to undertake further capacity building and professional development in Human Resources
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
- Demonstrated commitment to the understanding of Work Health and Safety
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
- Cert IV or Diploma in Human Resource Management
- SIRA 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 $1,211.50 and $1,370.37 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 3rd week
- Friendly and supportive team environment

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 4 July at 4pm AEST._**

Please note: Lithgow City Council is committed to the health and safety of its workers and the community. Council require all potential staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status (or a valid medical contraindication) if invited for an interview.

**Lithgow City Council**:
Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched.