About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service. 

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

About the Role – People and Culture Officer

• Reference number 334
• General Officer Level 4: $88,392.79 - $94,796.91 (FTE) plus superannuation
• Parental Leave Backfill
• Full Time, Fixed-Term until 25 July 2024

As the People and Culture Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting, guiding, advising, and implementing human resources and work health and safety activities across Council, and within the People and Culture Department.
• Providing advice relating to all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Providing support on all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and probation processes.
• Maintaining People and Culture systems to ensure accuracy of data.
• Act as the Internal Claims Coordinator and Internal Return to Work Coordinator for Return to Work and Income Protection claims, where required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant qualification in Human Resource Management or other relevant field (up to Certificate IV level required) or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of duties required.
• Experience interpreting and applying current legislation, Awards, Enterprise Development Agreements, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and undertaking administrative processes.
• Experience in facilitating information sessions.
• A cooperative and flexible approach to achieving team outcomes.
• Personal integrity, respect, and empathy with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

About our Benefits

Experience the benefits of a career in council:

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries. 
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Study Assistance.

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number from the advert. Visit Positions Vacant • Adelaide Hills Council (ahc.sa.gov.au) for the position description. 

Apply by 8.00pm, Sunday 12 November 2023 by email to [email protected].

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Karlee Cook, Senior People and Culture Advisor on (08) 8408 0439.

The advert information can be provided in other formats if requested. 

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered, or receive an acknowledgement email.