Overview
As a member of the People and Culture (P&C) team, this role coordinates a variety of activities and delivers administrative support across all P&C services for the Local Government Association of Queensland. The role scope includes recruitment support, onboarding, induction, coordination of learning, recognition and wellbeing activities, maintaining accuracy of P&C systems, record keeping and employee separations.

If you're looking to apply your well developed administrative and organisational skills in a supportive team environment, this role could be a great fit for you. Ideally you will have similar experience working in a People and Culture team or similar confidential environment, enjoy work variety and being proactive.

This is a part time role working in Newstead, Queensland. The work hours will be between 18-23 hours per week, ideally worked over three days, and will be negotiated with the successful candidate. We prefer work days to include Mondays. Applications from people with diverse lived experience and identities are strongly encouraged, as the more diverse our team is, the better we are able to represent our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, including managing various electronic documents, files and databases
• Act as a reference point for employees for employee documentation and P&C related enquiries
• Support recruitment processes including posting vacancies, screening candidates and scheduling interviews, reference checking and allocating psychometric assessments.
• Prepare employee related documentation in consultation with P&C team members
• Organise the employee onboarding process to support an exceptional employee experience
• Administration and organisation of LGAQ learning and wellness programs and activities
• Support the preparation and maintenance of P&C dashboards, ensuring timely updates
• Organise and submit documentation to ensure accurate input for Payroll
• Coordinate time critical processes including probation, contracts and work rights
• Coordinate the quarterly recognition program including calling for nominations, collation of nominations for review, preparation of certificates and announcement materials.
• Provide administrative support for meetings and projects as required
• Support LGAQ employee events as required
• Respond to or refer on, employee enquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain effective communication with staff and key stakeholders (internal and external to the LGAQ)

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working in a People and Culture/HR or similar confidential environment
• Excellent organisational skills and adaptability to changing circumstances
• Ability to build trust and rapport with employees and managers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in relation to all P&C matters
• A collegiate approach to working with people in a team-based environment
• Professional, proactive and mature approach of delivering services to stakeholders
• Ability to understand and explain compliance requirements with policies and employment related legislation
• Experience using various software systems and Microsoft Office

About LGAQ
The LGAQ is the peak industry body and registered industrial employer organisation for Queensland’s 77 local councils, a sector that employs in excess of 44,000 Queenslanders across circa 250 various professions. We advocate for our members’ interests at a state and federal level and support their drive to innovate and improve service delivery.

We have an inclusive and caring culture underpinned by our CARE Behaviours@LGAQ. LGAQ people demonstrate Caring Accountable Respectful behaviours and our leaders are Engaged. As an equal opportunity employer, LGAQ encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are also a pet friendly workplace.

LGAQ may undertake a range of pre-employment screening including Police Check and psychometric assessment as part of the selection process.

Your Application
Apply via SEEK to send us your CV and an optional one page cover letter highlighting your fit for this role. We will commence discussions with suitable candidates as applications are received.

If you have any further questions after reading the role responsibilities above, please call our People and Culture team on 3000 2227.