About the role

This position is a permanent, full-time role in the People and Safety team, based at the Moruya administration offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing essential support to the People and Safety team by delivering high-quality, timely and professional Human Resources (HR) services. The successful candidate will be responsible for first-line HR support, recruitment administration, generalist HR functions, records management and providing administrative support to the People and Safety leadership team.

The starting salary for this position is $65,947.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with demonstrated experience in Human Resource administration. If you pride yourself on your exceptional organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines and maintaining high levels of organisational confidentiality, then this could be your next role! Our ideal candidate will always strive to provide high levels of service and bring with them a welcoming demeanour as the first point of contact for the People and Safety team. Your application will demonstrate:

Your knowledge of and demonstrated experience in confidential Human Resource administrative processes and procedures including effective and accurate record keeping.
Proficiency in using Human Resource information systems and a range of programs including Microsoft Office. This includes but is not limited to data entry, report creation, preparation of advertisements, interview formatting, and employment contracts with a high level of accuracy.
Your demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and constructively within a team environment and work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions.
Your ability to work collaboratively with managers, utilising effective communication and influencing skills (oral and written).

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop.

To apply for this position, you will need to:

Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
Address the screening questions in the form below.
If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

Applications close: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:00pm.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.