Human Resource Officer

Katherine Town Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katherine Town Council in Katherine, NT is seeking a proactive Human Resource Officer to join our People and Culture team. The role covers payroll processing, recruitment support, HR records, training coordination and workforce compliance.

You will report to the Manager People and Culture and contribute to service delivery and organisational culture. A background in HR/payroll and strong data handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, payroll and administration.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and employment conditions.
• Ability to interpret policies and handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll and payroll adjustments.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintain HR records, forms and documentation.
• Coordinate Council training and development programs.
• Support workforce compliance and safety administration.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll

Administration

Data handling

Recruitment support

Education

Certificate IV or higher (HR/Business Admin)

Job description

Human Resource Officer Katherine Town Council | Katherine, NT

People. Payroll. Culture. Compliance.

Katherine Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Human Resource Officer to join our People and Culture team.

Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, this diverse and rewarding role is responsible for delivering payroll services, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, maintaining HR systems, coordinating training programs and assisting with workforce compliance initiatives across Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle and making a positive contribution to organisational culture and service delivery.

Why Join Katherine Town Council?

At Katherine Town Council, our vision is simple:

Katherine is a place of opportunities. We celebrate diversity as we live, work, learn and grow together.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a broad range of Human Resources functions
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Katherine community
• Work-life balance in one of the Northern Territory's most vibrant regional centres

About the Role

As the Human Resource Officer, you will:

Payroll

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll and payroll adjustments
• Experience with payroll system software is essential for effective processing and management of employee payments
• Interpret Enterprise Agreements, awards, legislation and employment contracts
• Maintain employee records and payroll master files
• Administer leave entitlements, salary packaging and payroll reporting
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide guidance to staff

Human Resources

• Assist with recruitment, advertising, onboarding and induction activities
• Maintain HR records, forms and documentation
• Administer HR systems and ensure ongoing compliance
• Coordinate Council's training and development program
• Maintain training records and coordinate skills gap analysis activities
• Provide support and advice to employees regarding HR policies, procedures and systems
• Assist with workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives
• Support workplace health and safety administration activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Administration or a related field
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Administration or related field
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and employment conditions
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience preparing reports and reviewing data for accuracy and compliance
• Confidence communicating with employees, managers and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures and legislation
• Valid Australian work authorisation is required for this position

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Payroll, Finance or a related discipline
• Previous Local Government experience
• Experience using Xero, payroll and workforce management systems
• Current NT Driver Licence

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a team player who is:

• Professional, approachable and customer focused
• Highly organised and detail orientated
• Passionate about supporting people and organisational success
• Comfortable working with systems, data and compliance requirementsCommitted to confidentiality, integrity and continuous improvement