Posted: 23/05/2025
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
Salary: $73,454.91 - $84,782.27
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: North Road Office
Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency
Status:
Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Salary range:
$73,454.91 - $84,782.27 per annum (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).
$76,393.10 - $88,173.56 from 1 July 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity: The People and Culture Team is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and solutions-focused team player to take up the role of a People and Culture Officer.

This dynamic role is integral to the employee experience at the City, acting as the first point of contact for all staff engaging with the People and Culture Team. You will work across a variety of HR functions and make a meaningful contribution to recruitment, onboarding, health and wellbeing initiatives, HR systems support, and internal communications.

• Running end-to-end recruitments.
• Onboarding new staff members.
• Providing advice, information and support to staff across all areas of the organisation.
• Supporting and administering the continuous improvement of internal systems and administrative processes.
• Actively contribute creatively to internal communication initiatives, such as staff newsletters and engagement campaigns.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the People and Culture Team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and with attention to detail.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

About You: To be successful in this role, you will require at a minimum:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Well-developed computer skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new digital platforms (e.g., HRIS and Canva)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to task completion
• Proven ability to work with discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while providing respectful and empathetic support to staff
• Basic knowledge of HR practices and principles, with a genuine interest in further developing your skills in this area
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently when required

If you meet the above requirements, please apply.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Discounted ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? Please review the job information kit below;

• Advice for Prospective Applicants

This dynamic role is integral to the employee experience at the City, acting as the first point of contact for all staff engaging with the People and Culture Team. You will work across a variety of HR functions and make a meaningful contribution to recruitment, onboarding, health and wellbeing initiatives, HR systems support, and internal communications.

• Running end-to-end recruitments.
• Onboarding new staff members.
• Providing advice, information and support to staff across all areas of the organisation.
• Supporting and administering the continuous improvement of internal systems and administrative processes.
• Actively contribute creatively to internal communication initiatives, such as staff newsletters and engagement campaigns.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the People and Culture Team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and with attention to detail

About You: To be successful in this role, you will require at a minimum:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Well-developed computer skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new digital platforms (e.g., HRIS and Canva)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to task completion
• Proven ability to work with discretion and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while providing respectful and empathetic support to staff
• Basic knowledge of HR practices and principles, with a genuine interest in further developing your skills in this area
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently when require