- $74,047 - $81,936 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary Full-time
- 12-month opportunity
About Us
Narrabri Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the region, providing a diverse range of services that support our communities to live, work and thrive. Our People and Values team plays a key role in attracting, developing and supporting our workforce, ensuring Council remains a great place to work.
We are committed to creating a positive workplace culture where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.
About the Role
Narrabri Shire Council is seeking a motivated and organised People and Values Support Officer to join our team. People and Values is Council's Human Resources function, responsible for supporting our people through recruitment, learning and development, employee relations, workforce planning and organisational development initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of Human Resources activities while supporting the delivery of services that make a real difference to our employees and community.
As the People and Values Support Officer, you will provide administrative and coordination support across recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, workforce projects and day-to-day People and Values operations. Working alongside an experienced team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of people-related matters while developing practical skills and knowledge within the profession.
Whether you are looking to start a career in Human Resources, are currently studying, or have a strong administration background and are looking for a change, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support across all People and Values functions.
- Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
- Assisting with employee onboarding and induction processes.
- Preparing correspondence, employment documentation and records.
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring documentation is managed in accordance with Council requirements.
- Supporting learning and development initiatives and training coordination.
- Responding to enquiries and providing a high level of customer service.
For further information regarding this position, please refer to the position description.
About You
As our People and Values Support Officer, you are an organised and customer-focused professional who enjoys working with people and delivering high-quality administrative support. You have a willingness to learn, a strong attention to detail and an interest in supporting positive workplace outcomes.
You may already have experience in administration and be looking to build a career in Human Resources, or you may be currently studying and seeking practical experience in the field.
You will bring:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Experience in Human Resources, local government or a related field will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Further Enquirures:
Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Natalia McInnes, Senior People and Values Advisor on (02) 6799 6866.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you! To apply, simply follow the instructions below where you will be asked to submit a one page cover letter that outlines the skills and experience you would bring to the role and a copy of your resume.
To apply, simply follow the instructions below:
- Complete the information below as requested
- Attach your resume and covering letter
- Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
This position closes at 5:00pm on Thursday, 2 July 2026
Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.
Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit for our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
