Build yourPeople & Culture career with a team that values people, service andcontinuous improvement!

Whetheryou're starting your career in Human Resources or you're an experienced HRprofessional looking for your next opportunity, this is a chance to join asupportive People & Culture team and make a genuine difference to theemployee experience at Wagga Wagga City Council.

As a People& Culture Officer, you'll play an important role in helping Councilattract, recruit and onboard great people. You'll work closely with leaders andemployees across the organisation, providing practical support throughout therecruitment and employment journey.

This is agreat opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problemsand making things happen. You'll be part of a collaborative team where you'llhave the opportunity to build your skills, contribute ideas and develop yourcareer across a broad range of People & Culture activities.

The level ofappointment will be determined based on your qualifications, skills, experienceand demonstrated competency. For candidates commencing their HR career, Councilwill provide opportunities to develop your capability and progressively take ongreater responsibility.

What we willoffer you

- Permanent,full-time position.
- Remunerationpackage dependent on qualifications, experience, and competency level.
- Generousleave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working HoursAgreement and MyLeave.
- A strongcommitment to your qualified growth through ongoing learning, development andcareer opportunities, supporting Council's vision of being a learningorganisation.
- Theopportunity to be part of a positive and collaborative People & Cultureteam that values connection, service and continuous improvement.

As thePeople & Culture Officer, you will:

- Coordinate end-to-end recruitmentprocesses, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, pre-employmentchecks, offers, inductions and probationary reviews.




- Provide practical recruitment advice andsupport to leaders across Council.
- Support recruitment marketing, employerbranding and workforce attraction initiatives, including ,campaigns, careers events and industry engagement.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records,HRIS information and compliance registers, including Child Safe and otherlegislative requirements.
- Provide support across broader People& Culture functions, including employee lifecycle processes, workforceinitiatives, parental leave and workplace change.
- Assist with the interpretation andapplication of Awards, legislation, employment agreements, policies andprocedures.
- Work collaboratively with the People& Culture team to respond to enquiries and deliver workforceinitiatives and projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve People& Culture processes, systems and service delivery.

You'll besuccessful in this role if you:

- Are studying towards, or have completed,a qualification in Human Resource Management or a related discipline, orhave relevant practical HR experience.
- Have an interest in recruitment andPeople & Culture and enjoy providing a high level of customer service.
- Communicate confidently and buildpositive relationships with people at all levels.
- Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Are curious, willing to learn andcommitted to developing your HR capability.
- Enjoy finding practical solutions andlooking for better ways of doing things.
- Can work independently whilecontributing positively to a collaborative team.
- For experienced applicants,



candemonstrate practical experience in end-to-end recruitment and broader HRservice delivery.

The level ofappointment will be matched to your capability. Whether you're taking yourfirst step into HR, progressing from a cadet or graduate role, or bringingestablished recruitment and HR experience, we want to hear from you.

Use ofArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Councilacknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing theirapplication. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skillsand experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process shouldbe prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application,including their responses to the focus questions.

What isnext?

Applicationsclose Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviewsto be held in the week commencing Monday, 26 October 2026.

We encourageshortlisted candidates to attend interviews in person where possible. If youare unable to do so, please let us know in your application and we will workwith you to discuss suitable arrangements.

If you areinterested in this role and would like more information, please contact ThereseReeckman, Manager People & Culture on 9***.

As part ofthe recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line withrequirements of the position.

Selectedcandidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Pleasenote that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying forthe position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council isan inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, asa result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from allwalks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.

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📌 People & Culture Officer (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Wagga Wagga City Council
📍 Wagga Wagga