The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Recruitment and Selection Officer

Position Number: POS1808

This permanent, full-time position will role model a values-driven, people-focused approach to attract and retain top talent to the City of Launceston.

This role supports the full end-to-end recruitment and selection process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both current and prospective employees.

In close collaboration with the HR Team and our leaders, the Recruitment and Selection Officer will:

• Coordinate our employee benefits program

• Work with the HR Team to proactively understand recruitment needs

• Draft and publish modern and contemporary job advertisements

• Provide support in developing interview questions via our interview guides

• Provide support in developing interview packs

• Coordinate interview scheduling and participate on panels

• Manage pre-employment requirements and on-boarding documentation

• Prepare employee offers and maintain accurate records in our corporate system

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Recruitment and selection experience essential;

• An effective and efficient administrator who demonstrates attention to detail, is highly organised, has sound priority and time management and a solution-focused approach;

• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills; and

• Ability to follow up and follow through to ensure recruitment tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Sarah Foley, Team Leader Human Resources on 03 6323 3160, or [email protected]

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Thursday, 31 July 2025