Maitland City Council Hiring for Human Resources Officer Job at Maitland Full Time

The Opportunity

Due to an internal development opportunity along with the growth of our organisation, we currently have two temporary full-time opportunities available! We are looking for our next two Human Resources Officers to join our team!

In this role you will partner with our Human Resources Business Partners to deliver generalist Human Resources services across Council. Daily tasks include coordinating end to end recruitment and selection, organising corporate training, and general HR administration. In collaboration with the Business Partner you will provide advice to management and staff in regards to the interpretation of Council’s industrial instruments, assist with the delivery of policies and protocols and undertake a range of administrative tasks.

About You
To hit the ground running as our HR Officer you will possess a Diploma in Human Resources and/or relevant knowledge and experience in the Human Resources space. You will have demonstrated experience in recruitment, training, and/or generalist Human Resources services. To achieve success in this role you will be highly organised, have exceptional interpersonal skills, be open minded and resilient. Your expert communication skills will see collaborate, foster and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders quickly.

Benefits
These are temporary full-time roles up until December 2023. Both positions will work 35 hours per week and attract a base salary of $69,553 up to $83,932 per year + 10.5% p.a. super, based on demonstrated skills and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in Council’s Flexible Work Framework.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including supporting the balance between work and life, access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and $125 per calendar year rebate for health and wellbeing activities, training and development and more.

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. In the application process for this role you will be required to address four targeted questions, with each response limited to 300 words, in place of addressing the entire essential criteria.

Questions
If this sounds like your next opportunity and if after reading the role charter you have any questions contact Simone Bartley Senior Human Resources Business Partner, on 02 4934 9870.

Applications close: Thursday 10 November 2022

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit our website and search ‘work with us’.

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