Administration Support Officer – Human Resources

The Opportunity

A Regional Queensland Council is seeking an organised and detail-focused Administration Support Officer – Human Resources to provide high-quality, confidential administrative support to the HR Team across the full employee lifecycle.

This role is critical to ensuring HR documentation, records, and registers are accurate, compliant, and managed in line with legislation, Council policies, and record-keeping requirements. You will work closely with HR and Payroll, supporting recruitment activities, employee movements, training administration, and general HR operations.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time contract role 3-6 months within a Local Government
• Varied HR administration exposure
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build HR capability and experience
• Meaningful work supporting Council employees and operations

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Team, you will provide end-to-end HR administrative support, including:

• Coordinating recruitment activities including interviews, packs and referee checks
• Managing pre-employment checks and confirming clearances
• Preparing employment documentation and onboarding packs
• Supporting employment changes post-commencement
• Assisting with exit and cessation administration
• Liaising with Payroll on approved documentation
• Maintaining training and qualification registers
• Managing confidential HR records and registers
• Preparing HR correspondence and maintaining templates

About You

You are a reliable and discreet administrator who enjoys working in a structured environment and understands the importance of confidentiality and accuracy.

• Previous experience in administration, ideally HR-related
• Strong attention to detail and document control skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Strong organisation and time management skills

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.

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