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 is an important support role that contributes to the effective delivery of People and Culture services across Council. The position is responsible for providing professional and responsive customer service, administrative and payroll support, ensuring information and services are delivered accurately, efficiently and with a high level of confidentiality.

A key responsibility is the maintenance of people-related systems, records and workforce data, supporting accurate reporting, organisational compliance, decision making and workforce planning.

Hours of work for this part time position are 28 hours per week worked across Monday to Thursday.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Certificate in business administration or equivalent.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in administrative roles, including maintaining databases, generating reports, and preparing and reviewing documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, while adapting to changing priorities and resolving issues independently.
• Demonstrated experience and high level competence in the use of the Microsoft Office package.
• Proven highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service and deal with sensitive issues using diplomacy, assertiveness and compassion.
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a team environment, contributing positively to division and organisational outcomes.

The rewards

• A part time annual salary range of $54,700 to $62,800 (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 16 October 2026

Specific enquiries

Fran Summerfield | Manager People and Culture | 02 6686 1496

How to apply

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