People & Culture Administration Officer

• Join a supportive team with a positive and flexible culture
• Temporary part-time role Parental Leave Cover to September - 3 days per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, job share arrangement
• Based in Cheltenham
• Band 4 $70,143 - $74,858 per annum pro rata plus superannuation 

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The role

You will be responsible for providing administration support to the People Support Department and to ensure a customer-focused service is provided to all employees and members of the public who are in contact with the Department.

Including:

• Responding to telephone and email enquiries
• Manage the People Support email account, including receiving, responding to and distributing correspondence
• Processing pre-employment checks including police and medical checks
• Providing support to employees and members of the public regarding recruitment processes and Council’s self-service system
• Enter data accurately into Council’s HRIS system (Aurion)
• Processing purchase orders and invoices

About you

With your strong administration, relationship building and communication skills you will have the ability to deescalate matters to ensure a positive experience for our customers.

You’re cool even under pressure, with a positive customer service approach.

With your understanding and passion for improving processes you will be a great communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships across Council.

What we can offer

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. The City of Kingston offers flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Sarah Harris,  HR Operations Coordinator on ************@kingston.vic.gov.au

Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.