People & Capability Administration Officer
Looking for an exciting new career path? Interested in working within local government and building a future in Human Resources? This could be the perfect opportunity for you
We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our People & Capability team in an entry-level administration role. You'll gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, and general HR operations.
This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with people, and is ready to kick-start a rewarding HR career. With supportive leadership, on-the-job training, and clear pathways for career progression, you'll be set up for long-term success.
About Maranoa Regional Council:
Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
About the position:
To contribute to the People & Capability team operational objectives by providing customer service and operational delivery of human resource related services to support employee lifecycle stages (i.e., recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, retention, and separation).
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a first point of contact for Human Resources enquiries (customer requests, phone calls) and administer HR Helpdesk.
Assist the Human Resources team by providing administration support across all stages of the recruitment process (requisition process, advertising, candidate management, shortlisting, decline, offer, onboarding).
Administrate and update business system modules and employee records to accurately reflect employee movements (i.e., appointments, secondments, higher duties, parental leave, part-time arrangements, flexible work arrangements, separations).
Prepare Letters of Offer, Conditions of Employment, and Employment Contract for review and approval by the Human Resources team and other correspondence as required.
Administration of the tasks associated with the employee probation, separation and exit processes.
Support the delivery of training and development initiatives.
Assist with administrating the enhancement and implementation of employee engagement programmes and initiatives that aim to improve employee's experience and workplace satisfaction.
Assist with creating value-centered initiatives to support Council's strategic objectives.
Assist with coordinating employee recognition programmes and initiatives in accordance with Council policy.
Assist with administrating employee surveys and feedback initiatives.
Contribute to the continual development and implementation of HR operational and administrative systems, processes and procedures, relating to the duties, responsibilities and functions of the work unit to improve service delivery.
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.
Details and Benefits:
Position based in Roma, Qld
Permanent, Full-time Position
Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement **** - Stream A - Level 3
Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
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How to Apply:
Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
Current resume (CV).
Address the questions presented in the application form.
Additional Information
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Maranoa Regional Council will be closed from 19 December **** to 5 January ****. Recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, will pause during this period. We will resume contacting shortlisted candidates for interviews upon our return on 5 January ****.
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Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
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