People & Culture Associate - Talent Acquisition

People & Culture Associate (Talent Acquisition) - Job Share 2 Days - 14 hours per week (12 Month Contract -Thursday & Friday)

Location: Tamworth NSW

• Play a key role in building Council's brand as an 'Employer of Choice'
• Enjoy a flexible 2 day work week with a close-knit, supportive team
• Grow your HR career with hands on recruitment experience and exposure to exciting talent attraction projects

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Are you passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and value flexibility in your work schedule? We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition specialist to join our team in a job share arrangement If you've got a passion for building strong working relationships and a willingness to learn, this could be your next career move

Council have an exciting opportunity for a proactive solutions-focused individual with strong communication skills to join our team on a Part Time basis. Our ideal candidate will be extremely well organised, be a relationship builder and have demonstrated experience in recruitment or talent management so we can continue to deliver an outstanding candidate experience with new employees joining Council.

This role offers the potential for additional hours to cover team leave as required, making it perfect for someone looking for flexibility while still contributing meaningfully to a fast paced HR function.

The People & Culture Associate (Talent Acquisition) is responsible for:

• Promoting Council as an Employer of Choice and managing the end to end recruitment process through the attraction, recruitment and onboarding of suitable talent
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and developing effective sourcing strategies
• Supporting employer branding initiatives and ensuring a great candidate experience
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records, ensuring fair, merit-based recruitment practices align with the Local Government Act
• Regularly reviewing the results of advertising campaigns and using metrics to report on these outcomes

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Certificate IV in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or similar or equivalent relevant experience
• Driver Licence
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities with efficiency and professionalism
• A team player mindset that is proactive and flexible

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU

For a confidential discussion, please contact Leesa Crebert, Coordinator People & Culture Operations on

Salary range: Grade 12 - $ $44.46 per hour plus 12% superannuation for a 14 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday, 14 September 2025.

WHY IS IT 'WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, 'Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Tamworth Regional Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. Applicants should be aware that where relevant, Council may carry out working with children, police records and referee checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and our screening processes, click the link below.

This position has been identified as 'child related employment' under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. Relevant Working With Children Checks and criminal record checks will be conducted to ensure the suitability of recommended applicants. It is an offence under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a prohibited person to be employed in this position. A prohibited person is someone who has been convicted of a serious sex offence. Incumbents to this position will be required to make a disclosure as to whether they are or are not a prohibited person.