Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture, driving impactful HR initiatives, and delivering real outcomes across an organisation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and community-focused organisation where people matter.
About the Location Nestled in the heart of Central Victoria, this region is known for its vibrant arts scene, exceptional local produce, and stunning natural landscapes. With just a 30-minute commute to Bendigo and easy access to Melbourne in under 90 minutes, it offers a lifestyle that's both enriching and well-connected.
The Opportunity We’re looking for a motivated and strategicHR Projects Officer to lead the rollout of a variety of people-focused initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of People and Culture, this role plays a key part in enhancing organisational capability, employee experience, and overall workforce effectiveness.
You’ll take the lead on HR projects from planning through to delivery—bringing structure, insight, and collaboration to every stage of the process.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design, manage, and deliver people and culture projects aligned with strategic priorities
* Research and translate HR trends and policy changes into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions
* Develop project frameworks and tools to monitor progress and evaluate success
* Engage with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure initiatives reflect the needs of the workforce
* Support programs that promote leadership, employee wellbeing, cultural transformation, and inclusion
* Work cross-functionally to embed change and build capability
* Provide clear, well-reasoned insights and reports to senior leaders
About You You’re a confident and capable HR professional with a track record of managing complex projects in dynamic environments. You bring a consultative and collaborative approach and enjoy working across all levels of an organisation to make things happen.
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience delivering people and culture projects in a mid-to-large organisation
* Strong project management skills—planning, prioritising, and seeing things through
* The ability to connect, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
* A solid grounding in HR practices, workforce strategy, and relevant legislation
* Experience across areas such as OD, IR/ER, wellbeing, DEI and OHS
* A tertiary qualification in HR, business, or a related discipline
* Previous work in local government or complex public sector environments (advantageous)
Why Join?
* Competitive salary and annual increases
* Genuine flexibility with hybrid work arrangements
* Generous leave provisions, including additional purchased leave and paid parental leave
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, plus access to a free EAP
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
* Opportunities for growth, learning, and cross-skilling
Ready to bring people and culture projects to life?
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr