People and Culture Advisor

About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join our People and Culture team to deliver organisation development services within Council.Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the People and Culture Advisor will work as part of a high performing team and assist across all areas including learning and development, recruitment, induction, onboarding, performance management, industrial relations and payroll.The People and Culture Advisor will assist to foster our positive team culture by building strong and effective relationships and providing high quality internal customer service with key stakeholders across the organisation.Required skills & experience  To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; experience in delivering programs and processes to attract, develop and retain talent; conduct training and deliver presentations; and use HR systems to provide information, deliver eLearning modules, and deliver a great customer experience.Key accountabilities includeFacilitate organisation development programs to reinforce Council’s values and foster the development of a high-performing workplace culture e.g. team development, mentoring, coaching and succession planningDeliver and monitor processes to attract, develop and retain talentAssist Managers and Group Managers by coordinating the recruitment and selection of employees across Council including advertising, interviewing, pre-employment vetting, and staff induction and onboardingAdminister work experience, vocational employment, traineeships, cadetships and apprenticeship programs throughout the regionAdminister the operation of Council’s payroll processes and Human Resource Management Information Systems What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportHybrid working arrangementsWeekly salary of $1,332.57 to 1,499.83(plus 10.5% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Stephen Mitchell on 02 6566 3200.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 19 March 2023 at 4pmOur recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description AUD Kempsey 2440