Senior Recruitment & People Officer

NOW HIRING - RECRUITMENT & PEOPLE ROLES | KATHERINE

Immediate Start | Regional Council | Contract Opportunities

We are currently seeking two experienced Recruitment & People professionals to join a local regional council in Katherine. These are excellent opportunities for recruitment professionals looking for a contract role where you can make an immediate impact and work closely with a local government team.

1. Recruitment Officer 3-6 Month Temporary Assignment 

We are looking for a capable Recruitment Officer to provide hands-on recruitment support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
• Coordinate job advertising and candidate sourcing
• Screen and shortlist candidates
• Coordinate interviews and selection panels
• Prepare employment contracts and recruitment documentation
• Manage onboarding and pre-employment checks
• Provide recruitment administration and support to hiring managers
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and systems

2. Senior Recruitment & People Coordinator Maternity Contract | Immediate Start

This is a broader role suited to an experienced recruitment or HR professional who can take ownership of recruitment and people-related activities across the council.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments
• Partner with managers on workforce and recruitment requirements
• Coordinate selection panels, interviews and appointments
• Manage employment contracts and onboarding
• Support HR and people-related administration
• Provide advice and support to managers throughout the recruitment process
• Maintain accurate employee and recruitment records
• Assist with broader People & Culture initiatives as required

We are interested in candidates with:

• Previous recruitment, HR or People & Culture experience
• Strong end-to-end recruitment capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisation and administration skills
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Experience working within local government, government or a complex organisation is highly regarded
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to hit the ground running

Why Apply?

• Immediate start
• Work with a local regional council
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Strong contract opportunities with potential for extension
• Katherine-based position
• Accommodation/travel arrangements may be discussed for the right candidate

If you're an experienced Recruitment Officer, Senior Recruiter, HR Coordinator or People & Culture professional and are available to start immediately, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Foundation Labour Hire for a confidential discussion.