People and Culture Officer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an organised and approachable individual to support the People and Culture team in coordinating recruitment and training activities at Bega Valley Shire Council.

As a People and Culture Officer, you will assist with recruitment and onboarding processes and support the development and delivery of compliance and corporate training programs. You will also provide support to internal stakeholders and maintain Council’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Learning Management System (LMS).

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent, and has demonstrated experience in recruitment and/or learning and development.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven ability to deliver prompt, high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using Microsoft Office, HRIS, LMS, and records management systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant experience in human resources or a related role.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $83,724.14 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,437.57 per week base salary
• $172.51 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Katie Mundy - People and Culture Team Leader on 02 6499 2285.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 19 August 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.