Are you a highly organised and motivated administrative professional looking to make a difference in a dynamic People & Culture team?

Waverley Council is seeking a People & Culture Officer to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services across the organisation.

Why join us?

• Permanent Full-time
• 35 hours per week
• Salary: $67,867.28 - $78,047.36 plus 11.5% Superannuation + Attraction Allowance (for the right candidate)
• WFH 2 days a week
• Potential for 9-day fortnight
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Based in Bondi Junction within 5-minute walk of the train station
• Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies

The Role

As the People & Culture Officer, you will be backbone of our People & Culture team, providing proactive administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of HR Services. Your strong attention to detail, customer service focus, and ability to manage competing priorities will be the key to your success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the P & C inbox and coordinating timely responses
• Assisting with compliance checks (medicals, VEVO, police checks, vaccinations)
• Managing new hire onboarding, induction processes, including paperwork and payroll system set up in Chris21.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with data storage protocols
• Supporting learning and development administration in collaboration with the Learning Business Partner
• Assisting with procurement procedures, purchase orders, and monthly HR reporting
• Providing logistical support for meetings, training sessions, and internal events.
• Creating and updating, HR documents, technical manuals, and training materials

What you’ll bring

• Experience in the provision of administration support
• Appetite to gain exposure to P&C Advisory support
• A quick learner able to interpret and apply the EA, policies and procedures
• Excellent stakeholder management experience and a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service to diverse stakeholders and internal customers
• Strong ability to maintain discretion and confidence and deal with highly sensitive information

To be considered for this position, please answer the online application questions and include the following documents:

• A one-page cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Shelby Lee, Executive Manager, People & Culture, [email protected]

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [email protected]

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices

How to apply: Visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs

CLOSING DATE 30 JUNE 2025