Expression of Interest - Human Resources - Trainee

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Leave loading

Sick leave

Housing assistance

Training & development

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Human Resources Trainee. The role provides supervised exposure to recruitment, HR administration, workforce systems and safety processes, with mentoring and on-the-job training.

The position begins part-time, with a pathway to full-time after a three-month probation, based on performance and operational needs. Local government experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 11 or above.
• Current Police Clearance.
• Enrolled in a tertiary HR or Business qualification.
• Interest in developing a career in HR or local government.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, including reference checks, interviews and contracts.
• Provide administrative support across HR and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR, learning and payroll systems.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports and HR documents.
• Attend meetings and refer enquiries to the HR Coordinator or Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Year 11 or above

Tertiary HR/Business qualification (enrolled)

Current Police Clearance

Job description

Expression of Interest - Human Resources - Trainee

Interested in learning more about Human Resources and how Council supports its workforce?

Cloncurry Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the position of Human Resources – Trainee within the Executive team.

This opportunity is suited to an employee with an interest in Human Resources, strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. You will gain practical exposure to recruitment, HR administration, workforce systems and workplace health and safety processes while working alongside the HR & Safety team.

What We Offer:

This position is initially part-time, with the potential to transition to full-time employment following the three-month probation period, subject to satisfactory performance and operational requirements.

• Part-Time - Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017, Level 1-2 - $61,100 to $73,600 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro-rata for part-time hours + Superannuation.
• Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata).
• Personal (Sick) Leave.
• Locality Allowance (subject to eligibility).
• Remote Area Housing Assistance (subject to eligibility).
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Human Resources & Safety, this part-time trainee position provides supervised support across recruitment, HR administration, workforce systems and learning management.

The role offers practical experience, on-the-job training and mentoring for employees interested in developing a career in Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, including reference checks, interviews, employment contracts and police checks.
• Provide administrative support across Human Resources and Workplace Health and Safety functions.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR, recruitment, learning management, safety and payroll systems.
• Assist in preparing professional correspondence, reports and HR documentation.
• Participate in meetings and refer employee enquiries or workplace matters to the HR Coordinator or Manager as appropriate.
• Undertake general administrative duties to support the effective operation of the HR & Safety team.

About You:

You are organised, reliable and motivated to develop your knowledge of Human Resources. You have strong attention to detail, communicate professionally and enjoy working collaboratively while learning new skills and processes.

You will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in Human Resources and local government operations.
• Good organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency and a willingness to learn HR systems and processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and professional conduct.
• A proactive approach to learning, with the ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Completion of Year 11 or above.
• Current Police Clearance.
• Current enrolment in a tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Business.
• An interest in developing a career in Human Resources or local government.

For a more detailed job outline, please see the attached Position Description.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 12 PM

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.