Human Resources Officer

About the role

Cumberland City Council, located 20 km west of Sydney, is looking for a Human Resources Officer to join its HR team, reporting to the Coordinator Human Resources. The role provides HR administration and support services across the organisation, working with the HR team and other stakeholders. It is a permanent, full-time position based at the Merrylands and Auburn offices, with occasional travel across Council work sites.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end recruitment activities
• Maintain and update the Council's Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Coordinate probation processes
• Support a variety of HR initiatives, projects and programs

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in an administrative or human resources field and/or equivalent experience
• Right to live and work in Australia
• Able to provide information for pre-employment checks, including a physical pre-employment medical examination if required
• Willingness to participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure
• Current driver's licence

Required skills

• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork, good time management and confidentiality

What we offer

• Salary of $1,564.08 to $1,916.00 per week (Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure) plus 12% superannuation; commencing salary negotiated
• 70-hour fortnight with access to the 9-day fortnight Accrued Day Off arrangement
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home opportunities or up to five extra days of leave for front-facing roles
• Annual leave, 10 days personal leave, parental leave, long service leave after five years and three extra grant days of paid leave over Christmas
• Training and professional development, corporate health insurance discounts, wellness subsidies, free access to Aquatic Centres, the Fitness Passport Program and EAP

Applications close on 15 November 2026 and are made through the Council's online application form, attaching a resume and any relevant qualifications.