Burwood Council

People & Culture Advisor

• Full-time maximum term contract up to 14 months
• Play an important role in building the capability of our staff and organisation
• Base annual rate of $79,964 - $93,914 + 11.5% Super + Flexi Time

About us:

We are the City of Transformation, where we work as one team and value excellence, curiosity, and courage.

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.

Our progressive community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene,

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Your Position:

Burwood Council is seeking a dedicated People & Culture Advisor to join our team on a maximum term contract for up to 14 months. In this role, you will support all aspects of the employee life cycle, from recruitment to onboarding and learning and development. You will serve as the first point of contact for employees and management on People and Culture inquiries.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-

• Supporting the People and Culture team in managing employee relations, pay, workers' compensation, learning and development, and onboarding and exiting processes
• Providing timely and accurate first level advice to managers and employees regarding the Local Government State Award 2023, legislation, and People and Culture policies and procedures
• Maintaining Human Resource Information Systems and processes, while managing People and Culture records
• Administering the recruitment process
• Assisting team members in developing and delivering training workshops and organisational programs.

To be successful in this role you will have:-

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in organisational development, human resources or learning and development
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of human resources information management systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High-level time management and prioritisation skills

Key Requirements:

• COVID 19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a National Police History Check
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment health assessment

Culture & Benefits:

• Access to flexible working arrangement options
• Access to flexitime
• Health & Well-being initiatives (ie flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Miriam Wassef, Director People & Performance on 02 9911 9886.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter detailing how you fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the position description and, answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.