PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR SCONE Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 2 years The role: We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a People & Culture Coordinator to join the team at Upper Hunter Shire Council. In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, people-focused services across the entire employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted advisor to people leaders across the organisation, providing expert support and guidance. In addition, you’ll take the lead on innovative projects that drive process improvements and enhance our people and culture services. What’s on Offer: -$1737.90 to $1946.40 per 35 hour week 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression -20 days paid annual leave every year and generous sick leave entitlements -Access to training and development opportunities -Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service -Salary sacrifice options -Flexible work arrangements -Reward and recognition What we need from you: To succeed in this role, you’ll be a capable and experienced people professional with appropriate tertiary qualifications. A passion for building positive workplace culture and delivering meaningful support across the organisation is critical. You’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and have the ability and experience required to mentor and inspire a team to deliver high-quality outcomes. We’re looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be confident working across all areas of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, learning and development, employee relations, and process improvement initiatives. About us: Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility. Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself! Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2025 Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here Enquiries and Further Information Give Melanie Caban – Manager People & Culture a call on 0418899969 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity. How to Apply All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 6540 1100 to discuss.
