Human Resources Officer

Are you an organised, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced HR environment? Do you enjoy supporting recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration while contributing to a positive workplace culture? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

MidCoast Council is seeking a motivated Human Resources Officer to join our Organisational Strategy and People team. This role is central to delivering high-quality HR services and ensuring smooth, effective HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

The role
As a Human Resources Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the organisation through:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment including advertising, screening, facilitating interviews, and preparing employment documentation.
• Managing HR administrative tasks across the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Preparing offer letters and HR documentation, ensuring compliance and attention to detail.
• Supporting managers in attracting and selecting great talent by applying appropriate recruitment strategies.
• Maintaining registers, systems, and HR documentation.
• Assisting with data compilation to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Coordinating and attending external events such as expos and information sessions.
• Role modelling Council's organisational values—Team, Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability.

You will be part of a supportive team committed to delivering trusted, quality HR services to the organisation.

What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone who brings:

• ACertificate III in Business, HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong administrative experience, ideally in HR or a similar environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR/administrative systems.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• A collaborative approach and positive interpersonal skills.

If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and want to expand your HR skills in a dynamic environment, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more .

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Salary:
Commencing salary circa $39 - $43 per hour p.a. plus superannuation.

Location:
This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:
Permanent Part-time (3-4 days per week).

Closing date:
Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For a confidential discussion please contact Corinne Matlawski - Human Resources Business Partner on or

How To Apply

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About The MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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