Human Resources Officer

Cumberland City Council; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 71.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Work-from-home opportunities

5 extra leave days for front-facing or

Professional development

Annual leave and personal leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Corporate health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

The Human Resources team at Cumberland City Council is looking for a proactive HR professional to join our team. You will handle a range of HR administration tasks, support recruitment, maintain HRIS, and coordinate probation processes across Council sites.

Working with stakeholders across the organisation, you will contribute to workforce initiatives and programs while upholding confidentiality and high standards of service delivery.

Formación

• Relevant qualifications in an administrative or human resources field and/or equivalent experience.
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Current drivers licence.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Maintain and update HRIS.
• Coordinate probation processes.
• Support a variety of HR initiatives and projects.

Conocimientos

HR administration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Herramientas

MS Office

HRIS

Descripción del empleo

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Human Resources team is responsible for providing a diverse range of people-focused services across Cumberland City Council, supporting employees and leaders throughout the employee lifecycle.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Human Resources professional to join our team. Reporting to the Coordinator Human Resources, you will work closely in partnership with the Human Resources team and stakeholders across the organisation to provide high-quality HR administration and support services.

In this role you will contribute to the delivery of end-to-end recruitment activities, maintain and update Council's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), coordinate probation processes and support a variety of Human Resources initiatives, projects and programs.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant qualifications in an administrative or human resources field and/or equivalent experience
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
• Good time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Current drivers licence.

Download the position description herefor more information.

About this role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands and Auburn office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,564.08 to $1,916.00 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

ENQUIRIES

ContactHayley Nakic, Coordinator Human Resourceson8757 9672 or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026