Human Resource Officer
Katherine Town Council | Katherine, NT
People.
Payroll.
Culture.
Compliance.
Katherine Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Human Resource Officer to join our People and Culture team.
Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, this diverse and rewarding role is responsible for delivering payroll services, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, maintaining HR systems, coordinating training programs and assisting with workforce compliance initiatives across Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle and making a positive contribution to organisational culture and service delivery.
Why Join Katherine Town Council?
At Katherine Town Council, our vision is simple:
Katherine is a place of opportunities.
We celebrate diversity as we live, work, learn and grow together.
We offer:
Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to a broad range of Human Resources functions
Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Katherine community
Work-life balance in one of the Northern Territory's most vibrant regional centres
About the Role
As the Human Resource Officer, you will:
Payroll
Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll and payroll adjustments
Experience with payroll system software is essential for effective processing and management of employee payments
Interpret Enterprise Agreements, awards, legislation and employment contracts
Maintain employee records and payroll master files
Administer leave entitlements, salary packaging and payroll reporting
Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide guidance to staff
Human Resources
Assist with recruitment, advertising, onboarding and induction activities




Maintain HR records, forms and documentation
Administer HR systems and ensure ongoing compliance
Coordinate Council's training and development program
Maintain training records and coordinate skills gap analysis activities
Provide support and advice to employees regarding HR policies, procedures and systems
Assist with workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives
Support workplace health and safety administration activities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Administration or a related field
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Administration or related field
Strong understanding of payroll processes and employment conditions
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Experience preparing reports and reviewing data for accuracy and compliance
Confidence communicating with employees, managers and external stakeholders
Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures and legislation
Valid Australian work authorisation is required for this position
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Certificate IV or higher qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Payroll, Finance or a related discipline
Previous Local Government experience
Experience using Xero, payroll and workforce management systems
Current NT Driver Licence
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a team player who is:
Skilled, approachable and customer focused
Highly organised and detail orientated
Passionate about supporting people and organisational success
Comfortable working with systems, data and compliance requirements
Committed to confidentiality, integrity and continuous improvement
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📌 Human Resource Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Katherine Town Council
📍 New South Wales