Fixed Term Full Time opportunity available till July (9 day fortnight) Demonstrated experience in human resources administration and recruitment role. LGO3 ($71,806 - $77,515 per annum superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience. Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About the Role The position operates in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and is responsible for provision of a broad cross range of services, advice and education to the organisation on recruitment and people related processes, as well as providing a broader administrative function to the People and Culture Section. Our ideal candidate will have: Experience in employee lifecycle processes such as recruitment, onboarding, probations, employee changes and terminations. The ability to deliver timely and accurate administration of such processes ensuring accurate data entry via HRIS, tracking, record keeping, correspondence and reporting. Demonstrated experience in human resources administration and recruitment. Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively, face to face, by telephone and by written correspondence, with both internal and external customers and stakeholders. High level of computer literacy skills, including Microsoft products and HRIS systems including CHR21 and BRS. Demonstrated experience and competency in exercising sound judgement, initiative, high level of confidentiality, accuracy, attention to detail and sensitivity in the performance of such work. How to Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold. If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Jacky Donald on 4727 9634 For further information review the Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 22nd February 2026. What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9 for a confidential discussion. Attachments: - N00035 N00036 N00037_People and Culture Officer_Updated Template_18102024_PD.pdf
