NOW HIRING - RECRUITMENT & PEOPLE ROLES | KATHERINE

Immediate Start | Regional Council | Contract Opportunities

We are currently seeking two experienced Recruitment & People professionals to join a local regional council in Katherine. These are excellent opportunities for recruitment professionals looking for a contract role where you can make an immediate impact and work closely with a local government team with the option to work remotely from Darwin.

1. Recruitment Officer 3-6 Month Temporary Assignment

We are looking for a capable Recruitment Officer to provide hands-on recruitment support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
- Coordinate job advertising and candidate sourcing
- Screen and shortlist candidates
- Coordinate interviews and selection panels
- Prepare employment contracts and recruitment documentation
- Manage onboarding and pre-employment checks
- Provide recruitment administration and support to hiring managers
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and systems

2. Senior Recruitment & People Coordinator Maternity Contract | Immediate Start

This is a broader role suited to an experienced recruitment or HR professional who can take ownership of recruitment and people-related activities across the council.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments
- Partner with managers on workforce and recruitment requirements




- Coordinate selection panels, interviews and appointments
- Manage employment contracts and onboarding
- Support HR and people-related administration
- Provide advice and support to managers throughout the recruitment process
- Maintain accurate employee and recruitment records
- Assist with broader People & Culture initiatives as required

We are interested in candidates with:

- Previous recruitment, HR or People & Culture experience
- Strong end-to-end recruitment capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisation and administration skills
- The ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
- Experience working within local government, government or a complex organisation is highly regarded
- A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to hit the ground running

Why Apply?

- Immediate start
- Work with a local regional council
- Prospect to make an immediate impact
- Strong contract opportunities with potential for extension
- Katherine-based position
- Accommodation/travel arrangements may be discussed for the right candidate

If you're an experienced Recruitment Officer, Senior Recruiter, HR Coordinator or People & Culture professional and are available to start immediately, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Foundation Labour Hire for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Recruitment & People Officer (Katherine)
🏢 Foundation Recruitment
📍 Katherine