About the Role
Be a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice and support across a broad range of people matters. You'll contribute to key people processes, projects and initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality People & Culture services across Council. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle while helping drive policy improvements, organisational initiatives and continuous improvement within the People & Culture function.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, review and implementation of People & Culture policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including employee movements, correspondence and HR system updates.
- Maintain the integrity of HR records, organisational structures and workforce data to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
- Partner with the People & Culture team to deliver projects and initiatives across areas such as employee relations, organisational development, learning and development, and change management.
Requirements
- Experience preparing professional correspondence, policies and templates, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion while working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- A minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience within large multidisciplinary and diverse organisations.
- Previous experience requiring a detailed understanding of human resources policies and procedures.
- Must meet essential qualification and licence requirements.
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.
Location
- Parramatta
Work Type
- 35 hrs per week
- Hybrid options
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Term Contract
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience
Education Level
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or other relevant disciplines.
Salary/Compensations
- $108,795.03 to $119,781.85 + 12% superannuation
Benefits
- Hybrid working conditions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Additional leave over the Christmas period
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Employee led networks (ERGs)
- Fitness passport
- Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing wellbeing initiatives
- Health insurance discounts
- Central Parramatta location
- Discounted parking
- Novated leasing available
- Learning and development programs
- Leadership pathways
- Free LinkedIn Learning
About the Company
- The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation.
- With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey.
- Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone.
- Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.
Equal Opportunity
- At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work.
- We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences.
- We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.
- We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
