Human Resources Project Officer

We're currently searching for an innovative and proactive person to join our team as Human Resources Projects Officer. This is an exciting opportunity that will see you develop and implement internal projects across the organisation.
 

Position details

• Full Time Position 
• This role allows for flexible working arrangements
• Job Number: R2409
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 23 November 2023

Position objectives

The Human Resources Project Officer will be responsible for:

• With guidance from the Manager People facilitate the development and implementation of key internal organisational projects and legislative requirements including but not limited to:
  • Local Government Act 2020
  • Gender Equality Act 2020
  • Workforce Planning
  • Child Safe Standards
  • White Ribbon Accreditation
• In conjunction with the Human Resources Coordinator develop and implement the Human Resources Strategy 
• Conduct research and benchmarking to establish improvement initiatives to support enhancements and changes to organisational policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related field with several years’ experience or less formal qualifications with extensive project management experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated skills supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of human resource and/or organisational development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritise and plan workload to complete work in accordance with deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in researching, benchmarking and drafting reports on complex issues
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interpret and convey complex information to different audiences 
• Demonstrated ability to work in and contribute to a multidisciplinary team and to develop professional relationships with key stakeholders
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $101,930.40 to $114,058.88 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au 

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au 

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.