We are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
People Operations, Health and Safety
The People Operations, Health and Safety unit supports Council employees throughout their employment lifecycle by managing HR systems, employee data, and workplace processes. The team ensures employee information is accurate and compliant, supports recruitment and organisational changes, and provides advice on policies, employment conditions, and workplace matters. They also play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by supporting occupational health and safety practices and promoting a culture of wellbeing, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
The Opportunity
As a Human Resources Administration Officer, you will support the accuracy and integrity of employee information across Council systems. Working within the HR team, you will maintain employee records, process updates related to employment changes, and ensure documentation meets compliance and record-keeping requirements.
You will also contribute to data quality by conducting regular checks, supporting reporting needs, and maintaining key resources such as the organisation chart. In this role, you will provide general HR administration support and help ensure our systems and data continue to enable effective decision-making and service delivery across the organisation.
This is a part time ongoing position, working Monday to Friday and is based in Bairnsdale.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain and update employee records in our HR systems
- Enter and validate data including employment changes, hours and pay updates
- Ensure documents are recorded correctly and meet compliance requirements
- Support organisation chart updates and reporting
- Complete data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Provide admin support across the HR team as needed
What we're looking for:
- Experience in administration or HR support
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry
- Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- A team-focused approach and willingness to support others
Why you'll love EGSC:
Work-Life Balance:
- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries:
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
A Supportive environment:
- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now!
To apply, please upload:
- Your resume, including 2 references
- A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
- A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
Questions? Contact Tania McKenzie, Human Resources Coordinator on 5153 9500
Applications close on 5 July 2026
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
