Human Resources Officer

Job No: BDBRC1336

Location: Bundaberg

Salary: $85,693 per annum + super + 17.5% leave loading

Term: Temporary Full-time (12-month contract)

Branch: People, Safety and Culture

Directorate: People, Community and Connection

Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you'll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature's palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly Rostered Days Off
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Uniform allowance
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

We're seeking a Human Resources Officer for a 12-month full-time fixed term contract to join our People, Safety and Culture team.

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative capability and proven experience supporting end-to-end recruitment.

You'll lead recruitment activity across a wide variety of roles and be exposed to broader HR operations including policy, performance and employee support. This role plays a key part in delivering meaningful outcomes for our workforce, offering the opportunity to make a valued contribution while continuing to learn and grow.

As a Human Resources Officer, you will:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and provide excellent support to hiring leaders
• Deliver accurate advice on HR policies, procedures and industrial instruments
• Support onboarding, employee movements and condition changes
• Contribute to HR projects, performance matters and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively within a positive, learning-focused team environment

About You

If you're a motivated early to mid career HR professional, or someone with strong recruitment and admin skills looking to step further into HR, this could be your next big opportunity

We're seeking someone with:

• A certificate-level qualification in HR or a related field, or relevant workplace experience
• Excellent coordination, communication and organisational skills
• Confidence managing recruitment processes from advertising through to onboarding
• A strong customer service mindset and high attention to detail
• A genuine interest in growing your HR capabilities in a team that values learning, integrity and impact

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the "About You" section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact or Please quote job reference BDBRC1336.

Applications close on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at 11:30 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.