Recruitment Officer
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade E
SALARY:
$78,454 to $91,007 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Talent Acquisition Partner
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Full Time - up to 2 years
THE POSITION:
The Recruitment Officer is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, while partnering with hiring managers to attract and secure quality talent. The role ensures a positive candidate experience, maintains recruitment systems and processes, and supports the organisation's workforce needs through effective and compliant hiring practices.
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: People - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place
We employ a dedicated team of fresh thinkers and doers who will convert new ideas into action and collaborate every step of the way to deliver the most enjoyable and well-maintained city for our community.
Service Cluster: People & Culture - Our People and Culture Service Cluster is focused on ensuring we all do a great job for our community. Its purpose is to help build a positive workplace culture, to ensure that our people are valued, feel safe and are motivated and inspired to make better things happen.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
External
- Our Community - Applicants for employment
- Local Government NSW
- HR Professionals
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.
- This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor.
- This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration is required for this position.
- This position requires evidence of a current NSW Working with Children's Check.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Diploma in Human Resources/Business Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Class C (Standard) Driver's Licence
EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant experience working in a Recruitment or Human Resources environment delivering a professional service in a broad range of Recruitment or Human Resources functions
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Demonstrated practical understanding of;
- Recruitment or Human Resources management and functions
- Critical thinking, evaluation and analytical skills
- High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and HRIS systems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacant roles, scheduling interviews coordinating compliance checks, and preparing letters of offer.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with key internal stakeholders and provide guidance and advice to hiring managers on best practice, policies and procedures.
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
- Coordinate recruitment campaigns in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Partner and key internal stakeholders, such as the Communications team
- Support the coordination of the preboarding and onboarding process for new employees.
- Maintain accurate records within AlburyCity's HRIS.
- Develop and maintain talent pools for current and future workforce needs.
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant legislation, equal employment opportunity principles and Council policies.
- Assist in the development and implementation of relevant procedures, guidelines and frameworks.
- Collate, analyse and present statistical data from various databases.
- Maintain the position hierarchy and associated position details within AlburyCity's HRIS system
- Contribute to broader People and Culture related initiatives as required.
- Promote and contribute to a positive workplace environment. This will include providing accurate and timely advice to management and staff on employment related matters.
- Participate in and actively contribute to continuous improvement and change management.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.
