People & Culture Officer

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR professional to join a busy and collaborative People & Culture team within Local Government for a short term 3-month contract.

This role will suit someone who enjoys the operational side of HR and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting a broad range of People & Culture activities, administration and stakeholder coordination.

Working closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners and managers across the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations and supporting key people processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the HR inbox, responding to enquiries and triaging requests to the appropriate team members
• Provide administrative support across a broad range of HR activities and people processes
• Prepare employment letters, contract variations and other HR documentation
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and team administration activities
• Raise purchase orders, manage invoices and maintain policy trackers
• Support key HR programs and projects including reporting, spreadsheet preparation and meeting minutes
• Follow up with stakeholders regarding outstanding compliance requirements and documentation
• Respond to employee and manager enquiries regarding HR processes, forms and policies
• Maintain accurate HR records and support HR systems administration
• Assist with identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency

About You

• Previous experience in a HR Administration, HR Coordination or People & Culture support role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Confident communication skills with a strong customer service approach
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using HR systems such as Aurion will be highly regarded
• Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team environment where you will gain exposure across a broad range of HR functions while contributing to meaningful people initiatives.

Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.