People And Culture Officer

(Cadet to Experienced Level)

Build your People & Culture career with a team that values people, service and continuous improvement!

Whether you're starting your career in Human Resources or you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next opportunity, this is a chance to join a supportive People & Culture team and make a genuine difference to the employee experience at Wagga Wagga City Council.

As a People & Culture Officer, you'll play an important role in helping Council attract, recruit and onboard great people. You'll work closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, providing practical support throughout the recruitment and employment journey.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making things happen. You'll be part of a collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to build your skills, contribute ideas and develop your career across a broad range of People & Culture activities.

The level of appointment will be determined based on your qualifications, skills, experience and demonstrated competency. For candidates commencing their HR career, Council will provide opportunities to develop your capability and progressively take on greater responsibility.

What we will offer you

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration package dependent on qualifications, experience, and competency level.
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth through ongoing learning, development and career opportunities, supporting Council's vision of being a learning organisation.
• The opportunity to be part of a positive and collaborative People & Culture team that values connection, service and continuous improvement.

As the People & Culture Officer, you will:

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, pre-employment checks, offers, inductions and probationary reviews.
• Provide practical recruitment advice and support to leaders across Council.
  Support recruitment marketing, employer branding and workforce attraction initiatives, including Careers@Council, campaigns, careers events and industry engagement.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, HRIS information and compliance registers, including Child Safe and other legislative requirements.
• Provide support across broader People & Culture functions, including employee lifecycle processes, workforce initiatives, parental leave and workplace change.
• Assist with the interpretation and application of Awards, legislation, employment agreements, policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the People & Culture team to respond to enquiries and deliver workforce initiatives and projects.
  Identify opportunities to improve People & Culture processes, systems and service delivery.

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Are studying towards, or have completed, a qualification in Human Resource Management or a related discipline, or have relevant practical HR experience.
• Have an interest in recruitment and People & Culture and enjoy providing a high level of customer service.
• Communicate confidently and build positive relationships with people at all levels.
• Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Are curious, willing to learn and committed to developing your HR capability.
• Enjoy finding practical solutions and looking for better ways of doing things.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• For experienced applicants, can demonstrate practical experience in end-to-end recruitment and broader HR service delivery.
• The level of appointment will be matched to your capability. Whether you're taking your first step into HR, progressing from a cadet or graduate role, or bringing established recruitment and HR experience, we want to hear from you.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 26 October 2026.

We encourage shortlisted candidates to attend interviews in person where possible. If you are unable to do so, please let us know in your application and we will work with you to discuss suitable arrangements.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Therese Reeckman, Manager People & Culture on 02 6926 9286.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs 

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga 

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.