Bring your leadership to the heart of our employee experience

Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

About the role:

Step into a role where leadership and impact go hand in hand. You’ll oversee the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment to payroll – and ensure processes are seamless, efficient, and people focused. More than a technical expert, you’ll be a trusted leader who empowers your team, guides business units with confidence, and inspires a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across Council.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services and working closely with the People & Culture Business Partner, responsibilities of this role include:

· Lead and support the People & Payroll team

· Oversee recruitment, onboarding and payroll operations

· Provide expert HR and payroll advice across Council

· Ensure compliance, risk management and accurate reporting

· Champion learning and development initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

Ideally degree qualified and preferably from a local government, community focused, or strong regulated or compliance orientated sector, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:

· Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and support a small team.

· Strong knowledge of HR, payroll and recruitment processes

· Excellent communication and relationship building skills

· A proactive, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail

· Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering a great employee experience

What We Offer

· A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.

· Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.

· Growth and professional development opportunities.

· Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.

· 24/7 Income Protection.

· Regular health and skin cancer checks.

· Employee Assistance Program.

The position is offered as a full time, fixed term 5 year contract at General Officer Level 7 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $119,455 to $126,819 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed position description for this role can be located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Manager Corporate Services, Leah McFarlane, by email [email protected] or phone 08 8539 1134.

All applications must be submitted by 5pm Sunday 21 September 2025 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.

This will be a rolling recruitment process, and we encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!