People and Culture Administration Officer

Murray River Council; Echuca; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Murray River Council invites applications for a People and Culture Administration Officer on a 12 month fixed-term basis to cover parental leave. The role supports day-to-day P&C operations and serves as a key contact for employee and leader enquiries.

The successful candidate will have administration experience, strong organisational skills and a commitment to confidentiality, with proficiency in MS Office and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or office support, ideally within People and Culture, HR, payroll or similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Clear and professional communication with employees, leaders and external stakeholders.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Strong customer service focus and willingness to help others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; quick learner of new systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow established processes.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, candidate communication and new employee documentation.
• Maintain employee records, prepare correspondence and update information across Council's People, Culture & Safety systems.
• Monitor the People and Culture inbox, respond to general enquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with training coordination, learning records and compliance training administration.
• Provide general team support, including meeting coordination, document preparation and tracking outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation in line with Council's established processes and procedures.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Customer service focus

MS Office proficient

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Driver's Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People and Culture Administration Officer

People and Culture Administration Officer

Murray River Council is seeking a People and Culture Administration Officer to join our friendly and supportive People, Culture & Safety team on a 12 month fixed-term basis to provide parental leave coverage.

About the Role

The People and Culture Administration Officer plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our People and Culture function, helping to deliver efficient, accurate and professional services across Council.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll support a range of People and Culture activities and be a key point of contact for general employee and leader enquiries.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in keeping things organised and genuinely enjoys helping others, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You Can Expect

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, candidate communication and new employee documentation.

• Maintain employee records, prepare correspondence and update information across Council's People, Culture & Safety systems.

• Monitor the People and Culture inbox, respond to general enquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team member.

• Assist with training coordination, learning records and compliance training administration.

• Provide general team support, including meeting coordination, document preparation and tracking outstanding actions.

• Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation in line with Council's established processes and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll:

• Have experience in administration or office support, ideally within People and Culture, Human Resources, payroll or a similar environment.

• Bring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing high-quality work..

• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, leaders and external stakeholders.

• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

• Have a strong customer service focus and genuinely enjoy helping others.

• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Enjoy working collaboratively, taking responsibility for assigned tasks and following established processes and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Current Driver's Licence.

About Murray River Council

Murray River Council is a progressive and community focused organisation committed to creating a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We embrace flexibility, collaboration and continuous improvement, making Murray River Council a great place to build your career.

Salary & Benefits

Salary ranging from $72,987 - $81,745 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus Superannuation.

• Up to $15,600 in salary packaging options

• Purchased leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements available

• Strong commitment to professional development

• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members

• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, dated within the last three months, prior to commencing employment.

Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday 4 November 2026

Murray River Council is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.