Administrative Officer - People And Culture

Job description
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Officerto join our high performing, engaged and supportive People and Culture (P&C) team.

This challenging and rewarding role encompasses a range of functions across P&C processes and systems, providing essential administrative and customer service support. Success in this position requires a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, and effective time management skills, all of which are vital for delivering client services within the team.

The successful candidate will foster a cohesive team environment by proactively sharing information and assisting colleagues to meet goals and deadlines. You will liaise with various units across the Council and address ad hoc inquiries. This role offers a variety of tasks, from fundamental administrative duties to supporting project delivery.

About The Role

pivotal role in supporting P&C operat ions with a focus on administering our end-to-end recruitment at Council.
requires flexibility to work across multiple functions within the team: recruitment, operations, learning and development and WHS
provides support to committee meetings by generating agendas and minutes
What's on offer:

a base salary ranging from $60,315 per annum with competency-based increments up to $6+,105 per annum, plus 11.5% super
70 hour, + day fortnight
a maximum-term contract up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
flexibility in hours available
full time - 70 hour, + day fortnight; or
part time hours (with a minimum of 3 days per week)
training and development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more)
We are seeking:

accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
comprehensive Microsoft skills and the ability to pick up new systems with ease
the ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis
the ability to apply your generalist people and culture knowledge
someone who enjoys teamwork and providing administrative support
someone who can use their initiative to problem solve and contribute to continuous improvements
About us:

Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position Closes

Friday 31 January 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed week commencing 17 February 2026.



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OFFICE USE ONLY

Unit Human Resources

Job Grade 4

Industry Human Resources

Employment Type Contract

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