We are seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to join our high performing, engaged and supportive People and Culture (P&C) team.

This challenging and rewarding role encompasses a range of functions across P&C processes and systems, providing essential administrative and customer service support. Success in this position requires a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, and effective time management skills, all of which are vital for delivering client services within the team.

The successful candidate will foster a cohesive team environment by proactively sharing information and assisting colleagues to meet goals and deadlines. You will liaise with various units across the Council and address ad hoc inquiries. This role offers a variety of tasks, from fundamental administrative duties to supporting project delivery.

About the role:

• Pivotal role in supporting P&C operations with a focus on administering our end-to-end recruitment at Council.
• Requires flexibility to work across multiple functions within the team: recruitment, operations, learning and development and WHS
• Provides support to committee meetings by generating agendas and minutes

What's on offer:

• full time - 70 hour, 9 day fortnight; or
• part time 31 hours (4 days per week)

• A base salary ranging from $34.00 per hour with competency-based increments up to $38.95 per hour, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• A maximum-term contract 6 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
• Flexibility in hours available
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more)

We are seeking:

• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comprehensive Microsoft skills and the ability to pick up new systems with ease
• The ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis
• The ability to apply your generalist people and culture knowledge
• Someone who enjoys teamwork and providing administrative support
• Someone who can use their initiative to problem solve and contribute to continuous improvements

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 27 June 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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