Recruitment Officer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a proactive Recruitment Officer to lead end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding for specialised and hard-to-fill roles.

You will partner with hiring managers, manage labour hire and onboarding programs, maintain recruitment systems, and ensure accurate records while contributing to a positive workplace culture and staff development within the People and Culture team.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Proficient with e-recruitment systems, ATS, HRMIS and MS Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; knowledge of merit-based selection and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Organise end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding for specialised roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver merit-based recruitment and manage labour hire.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation tracking and maintain recruitment records.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Merit-based selection

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HRMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Number: 8512 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $77,066.6 - $85,160.4 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 9 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029.

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Do you enjoy sourcing top talent, and helping new employees take the next step in their careers? Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a proactive and experienced individual to join our People and Culture team as a Recruitment Officer.

In this role you will:

• Organise end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding processes, and develop tailored attraction strategies for specialised and hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner with hiring managers and selection panels to deliver effective, merit-based recruitment, while managing labour hire arrangements and supporting recruitment training.
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, probation tracking and entry-level employment programs, while maintaining recruitment systems and accurate record keeping.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has hands-on experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, coupled with an innovative mindset and the ability to think outside the box.
• Is confident using e-recruitment systems, applicant tracking systems, HRMIS and Microsoft Office, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a sound understanding of merit-based selection, EEO requirements and relevant employment legislation,

Working with us:

At QPRC, we offer a positive work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your contributions. With a diverse workforce and a strong sense of purpose, QPRC is a great place to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. The successful candidate can take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 700+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

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