Human Resources Trainee

**Job No**:
**LCCNSW3726**
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**Location**:
**Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a **Human Resources Trainee **to join their People & Services team in Lithgow, NSW.

**During this two year Traineeship you will complete a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management **through a combination of formal training and practical on-the-job experience. You will gain knowledge and contribute to the provision of human resources services including employee relations, learning and development, HR systems, policy and procedures, performance management and recruitment and selection.

Council are looking for a highly-motivated individual to undertake the following duties:

- Develop and maintain a knowledge of the Local Government (State) Award and other relevant employment relations information
- Assist to provide information and advice to all staff on Human Resources matters with reference to the relevant Award, policies and procedures, including but not limited to: terms and conditions of employment, induction, resignation/retirement, salary administration, staff benefits, employee assistance, disciplinary matters, and grievances
- Coordinate tertiary, compliance and corporate training requests as required in adherence with Council’s annual training plan
- Contribute to the development and updating of policies, corporate practices, procedures and/or guidelines to ensure they comply with Award and statutory requirements
- Contribute to a variety of Human Resource related projects

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

**About you**:

- Eligible and willing to undertake a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- An understanding of Work Health and Safety
- Commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the first step in your Human Resources career, this is the role for you.
- Between $432.70 and $1,104.50 per week commensurate with your age, skills, qualifications and experience
- Temporary 2 year Traineeship
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ongoing mentoring and support to achieve a Certificate IV in Human Resources Management
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every third week.

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 25th October 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.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check if applicable.

**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._