The City of Melville is seeking an experienced and professional People and Culture Officer to join our team. This role presents a valuable opportunity for a motivated HR professional to contribute to a dynamic and future-focused organisation, supporting key business functions that impact our people, culture and community outcomes.

You’ll provide effective and professional HR advice, guidance and support to our customers in line with organisational policies and procedures. You’ll be responsible for a range of HR business processes including but not limited to recruitment and selection, employee lifecycle activities, creating and maintaining accurate HR records, assisting in research and identifying and implementing process efficiencies for continuous improvement.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre and Operations Centre

Salary: $79,100.18 - $92,331.34 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our People and Culture team, you’ll play an integral role in:

End-to-end recruitment and selection

Coordinating employment lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation, contract variations, exits and related documentation

Supporting the maintenance and accuracy of data within the City’s HRIS (Aurion) and contributing to regular HR reporting

Preparing and maintaining Position Descriptions and employee records

Providing advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, awards and agreements

Supporting the development and review of HR-related policies and work instructions

Assisting with payroll liaison and ensuring relevant compliance is maintained

Contributing to a variety of HR-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers (e.g., superannuation, novated leasing) on employee benefit programs

What We’re Looking For

A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain

A qualification (or progression towards) in HR or a related field

At least 2 years’ experience in a Local Government environment – highly regarded

Demonstrated proficiency in recruitment, including use of online platforms such as Seek and LinkedIn and coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle

Knowledge of HR policies, industrial instruments and employee entitlements

High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to adapt

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities with a practical, solutions-focused approach

Well-developed interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset and a collaborative, proactive attitude

Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; experience with Aurion or similar HRIS is advantageous

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Chantelle Ferdinands, HR Business Partner on 08 9364 0270.

Shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage interested candidates to apply early. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces

Flexible working arrangements

Free Membership to our LeisureFit Centres

Free On-Site Parking

Never work on your Birthday again – by taking advantage of special Birthday leave*

Paid Parental Leave*

2 additional days of Annual Leave + Purchased Annual Leave options - take up to 10 weeks off per year*

Superannuation package co-contribution up to 15%*

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options*

Structured and supportive professional development, and study assistance programs*

Access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends

*Conditions apply. Please reach out for more information.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.