People & Culture Project Officer
Portland VIC 3305,
Glenelg Shire Council
$76,983.40 Gross per annum + Superannuation
Why Glenelg Shire Council?
Council provides generous personal and annual leave provisions, leave loading and paid parental leave for eligible employees.
As well as providing structured on the job training, Council encourages staff to continually seek professional development opportunities, both internally and externally. Where applicable, Council provides financial support to support this process. Council staff have access to a vast range of learning and development opportunities whilst employed at Council
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to support a positive and engaged workplace?
Do you love working with others, sharing ideas, and making a real difference?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments where innovation and teamwork are celebrated?
We’re looking for a passionate team member to step into the role of People and Culture Project Officer. This is your chance to work on exciting people-focused projects across the Council.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Options for flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle including school drop offs and pick-ups.
- Work that makes a real impact on culture, engagement, and performance.
- A supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
If you’re a natural collaborator with a knack for bringing people together and getting things done, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Thrive
- You bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility, and enjoy working with others.
- You’re comfortable working with data – collecting, analysing, and using it to help shape programs.
- You’re a clear communicator who can create easy-to-follow materials to support projects.
- You’re organised and good at juggling tasks, planning ahead, and keeping things on track.
- You enjoy building strong relationships and working with different people to get things done.
- You are comfortable taking a concept and delivering.
- You’ve worked on organisational development, or other people-focused projects – or you’re keen to grow in this space.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a great team committed to organisational excellence and gender equality, we want to hear from you!
This role is full-time, but we are open to considering alternative working arrangements for suitable candidates.
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a secure working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:
- A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
- Resume.
- Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).
To apply: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Employment-opportunities
Applications Close: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Larna Carr
Position: Executive Manager People and Culture
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2181
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