Human Resources Officer

Morwell | Full Time

Temporary 23/11/2026 to 21/05/2027 | Band 5

We’re looking for a Human Resources Officer to join our People & Culture team.

In this role, you’ll provide professional human resources support and advice to employees and leaders while helping ensure workforce practices, compliance activities and employee records are managed accurately and consistently across the organisation. You’ll play an important role in supporting positive workforce outcomes, strengthening governance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a great prospect to work across a broad range of human resources activities, build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and contribute to projects and initiatives that support our people and organisation.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you’ll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child secure environment that values your growth and well being. We offer:

- Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression

- A collaborative team environment where you’ll feel supported and connected

- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community

- A positive and inclusive workplace culture

- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You’ll be Doing

- Providing professional human resources advice, support and guidance to employees and leaders on workforce matters

- Coordinating employee life cycle and workforce compliance activities to help ensure organisational obligations are met.

- Maintaining the integrity of HR systems,



workforce records and employee data while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

- Supporting the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and governance documentation.

- Preparing workforce reporting and compliance information to support informed decision-making and organisational accountability.

- Contributing to HR projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities that enhance service delivery and employee experience.

About You

You are organised, professional and relationship-focused, with a genuine interest in supporting people and contributing to positive workforce outcomes.

You bring experience in human resources, workforce administration and compliance activities, and enjoy working with HR systems, workforce data and a diverse range of stakeholders across an organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience providing contemporary human resources advice and support within a complex organisation.

- Experience coordinating workforce compliance, employee records and employee life cycle activities.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.

- Highly developed communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Proven ability to utilise HR systems (Chris21 preferred),



analyse workforce information and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Management or a related discipline, or lesser formal qualifications combined with substantial relevant experience.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Kimberly Roberts – Coordinator Human Resources on 0407 360 931. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Ready to Apply?

Please click apply now to start your application. We’re looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00pm on Thursday 19th November 2026.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact [email protected] or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [email protected] or 5128 6113.

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