People and Culture Administration Officer

People and Culture Administration Officer

Applications closing on 04 November 2026, 11:59 PM

• Job TypeContract (Short Term)
• PackageFull time |12 Month fixed-term contract | Salary ranging from $72,987 - $81,745
• Position DescriptionPD-People-and-Culture-Administration-Officer-October-2026.pdf(PDF, 218KB)

People and Culture Administration Officer

Murray River Council is seeking a People and Culture Administration Officer to join our friendly and supportive People, Culture, & Safety Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide parental leave coverage.

About the Role

The People and Culture Administration Officer plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our People and Culture function, helping to deliver efficient, accurate and professional services across Council.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll support a range of People and Culture activities and be a key point of contact for general employee and leader enquiries.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in keeping things organised and genuinely enjoys helping others, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You Can Expect

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, including interview coordination, candidate communication and new employee documentation.
• Maintain employee records, prepare correspondence and update information across Council's People, Culture & Safety systems.
• Monitor the People and Culture inbox, respond to general enquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with training coordination, learning records and compliance training administration.
• Provide general team support, including meeting coordination, document preparation and tracking outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation in line with Council's established processes and procedures.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you'll:
• Have experience in administration or office support, ideally within People and Culture, Human Resources, payroll or a similar environment.
• Bring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing high-quality work..
• Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, leaders and external stakeholders.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Have a strong customer service focus and genuinely enjoy helping others.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Enjoy working collaboratively, taking responsibility for assigned tasks and following established processes and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Current Driver's Licence.

About Murray River Council

Murray River Council is a progressive and community focused organisation committed to creating a positive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. We embrace flexibility, collaboration and continuous improvement, making Murray River Council a great place to build your career.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary ranging from $72,987 - $81,745 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus Superannuation.
• Up to $15,600 in salary packaging options
• Purchased leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements available
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks

If you're looking for a rewarding administration role where you can support people, contribute to a great team and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Cassie Harkin, People and Culture Coordinator, on 1300 087 004.

To Apply: Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description to [email protected]

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Check, dated within the last three months, prior to commencing employment.

Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday 4 November 2026

 Murray River Council is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.