The Hills Shire Council

HR Officer – Temporary

• 10 Month Fixed Term Opportunity
• Gain valuable experience to progress your HR career, within a supportive and close-knit team
• Fitness Passports and Discounted Gym and Aquatic Centre membership

Are you looking to progress your career in Human Resources, with an interest in and passion for HR Systems and continuous improvement? The council is seeking a tertiary qualified and experienced, early career Human Resources professional, to join their HR team on a 10-month fixed term basis. You will provide operational support with critical workflows and processes across the employment life cycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance appraisals, and HR projects.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

The role of Human Resources Officer includes:
• Facilitate the running of annual processes, including appraisals and employee engagement survey
• Develop and prepare reports
• Assisting the HR Business Partners with recruitment and selection processes and reporting
• Support with the development and regular review of HR policies and procedures
• Provide professional advice and support in response to customer enquiries
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Act at the functional system subject matter expert, including supporting the planning and implementation of improvement projects
• Provide general HR administrative support as required

What we are seeking in our new team member:
1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field
2. 2-3 years’ relevant experience (with Local Government experience being highly desirable)
3. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in the preparation of reports and presentations
4. Strong IT and systems capability, with exposure to HRIS systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
5. Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work independently
6. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment
7. Drivers Licence – C Class NSW

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates starting from $91,875 per annum plus superannuation paid weekly. You will also have access to our Active Social Club, Additional Leave, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts at our Waves Aquatic Centre, Fitness Passport, onsite undercover parking and an onsite Café.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 22 May 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process to set you up for success. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.