ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are looking for an energetic, well-organised and suitably experienced individual to join our People and Culture team. Reporting to the Coordinator People and Culture, this role will contribute to the coordination of recruitment and labour hire activities, provide high-quality administrative support throughout the recruitment and selection process, and deliver professional and responsive customer service to internal and external customers.

The position will play a key part in providing high-level support across Council’s recruitment and People and Culture activities, helping to attract, engage and support Council’s workforce.

This part time role is for a temporary period of up to eight months.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated previous experience in the human resources field.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service and deal with sensitive issues using diplomacy, assertiveness and compassion.
• Proven competency with the Microsoft 365 and other corporate software.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team that has a focus on delivering quality customer service within set timeframes.

The rewards

• A part time annual salary range of $41,000 to $50,700 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 9 October 2026

Specific enquiries

Yasmin Hernage | Acting Coordinator People and Culture | 02 6686 1402

How to apply

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