Human Resources Officer- Temporary Term up to 2 years in Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join their team for a temporary term up to 2 years. Reporting to the Human Resources Advisor you will be responsible for undertaking the full range of generalist human resource services encompassing employee relations, learning and development, HR systems, policy and procedures, performance management, recruitment and selection, and HR projects as required to ensure management and staff are supported in enabling the organisation to meet its current and future goals.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Coordinate recruitment and selection process including advertising positions, coordinating interviews, onboarding and offboarding of all employees
• Provide Payroll with notification of new employees, terminations and changes to employee salary and appointments
• Enrol and update new and existing employees on Councils online learning platform in line with employee probation period
• Maintain the Learning and Development training plan, book, arrange and manage training requests for employees and events as required
• Coordinate tertiary and corporate training requests as required
• Promptly and accurately register incoming correspondence and information that requires an action or represents official business into Councils electronic Information system (ECM) in accordance with approved protocols and standards
• Verify and update Working with Children Register
• Facilitate the development and implementation of HR Systems in accordance with Council policy, corporate practice and legislation
• Maintain currency of knowledge regarding human resources and employment related legislation, codes of practice as adopted by NSW, Council policy, corporate practices and procedures

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of and administration of human resource information
• Certificate III in Business Administration, or a Human Resources related field
• Experience in the coordination and facilitation of training programs and events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Experience in recruitment and selection processes
• A willingness and commitment to undertake further capacity building and professional development in Human Resources
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Demonstrated commitment to the understanding of Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Cert IV or Diploma in Human Resource Management
• SIRA Return at Work Certification

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Between $1,403.60 and $1,587.69 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Temporary contract up to 2 years. Full-time, 35 hours per week. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight. Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Friendly and supportive team environment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 2 November 2026 at 4pm AEST. Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered. Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

Lithgow City Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.