Kentish and Latrobe Councils are seeking a motivated and experienced People and Culture Officer to join our team.

At Kentish and Latrobe Councils, we are committed to becoming a people centred organisation. We’ve developed our values and behaviours, and harnessing the Human Synergistics model, we’ve been working with our executive and people leaders to embark on an ambitious culture change program.

In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of end-to-end generalist human resource services including recruitment and onboarding, performance management and employee relations, maintaining employee related records and processes, employee retention, providing advice on human resource related policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about how we can best support you. This role includes a Rostered Day Off.

About Us

The Latrobe and Kentish Councils are located adjacent to each other in the North-West of Tasmania and cover an area from the coastal beaches of Port Sorell to the highland regions of Mount Roland and Cradle Mountain.

Latrobe and Kentish Councils value collaboration and partnerships both within and outside their municipalities. As part of their business model, the Councils have entered into a resource-sharing arrangement. This allows both Councils to deliver services and outcomes for their respective communities to gain benefits that may have been otherwise unattainable.

Since the inception of the resource sharing arrangements in 2010, the number of resources shared has steadily grown and the two Councils now operate as one organisation with each Council retaining their respective elected representatives.

Why Work with Us?

At Kentish and Latrobe Councils, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

Flexible Working Arrangements: Achieve work-life balance with options tailored to your needs, including a 19-day month with rostered days off arrangements.

Generous Superannuation: Up to 16% (including 12% SGC compulsory and an additional 50% of any extra super an Employee contributes up to a maximum of 4% of the Employee’s annual gross salary).

Uniform Allowance: Up to $400 annually after probation, with reimbursements for associated costs.

Health & Wellbeing: Reimbursements up to $150 per calendar year for the cost of medical checks.

Career Growth: Be part of two dynamic Councils that invest in their team’s professional development and offer varied experiences across regions.

Note: Benefits and entitlements are subject to change with prior notification with the newly negotiated Enterprise Agreement in 2025.

More Information and How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on either the Kentish Council or Latrobe Council website:

· https://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/forms/application-for-employment

· https://www.kentish.tas.gov.au/forms/application-for-employment

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen and provide a current national police check.

Please note: We reserve the right to interview applicants before the closing date and to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025 at 4pm